Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 7 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday said it had arrested a man for allegedly raping a minor girl in Noida.

The accused was nabbed on the complaint of the victim's father, who claimed that the man picked the victim from their home and raped her.

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According to Deputy Comissioner of Police Meenakshi Katyayan, the police received a complaint from the minor's father stating that his daughter was taken from their home, kept hostage and raped by the accused, who was known to her.

"Since the victim is a minor, a case was registered under the POCSO Act. The victim is also undergoing medical tests," the DCP told ANI.

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The police said they swung into action after receiving the complaint.

"Further investigation is underway," an officer said. (ANI)

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