India News | 17-year-old Girl Raped by Relative in UP
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a close relative in a village in the Sahatwar area here, police said on Wednesday.
Ballia (UP), Nov 24 (PTI) A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a close relative in a village in the Sahatwar area here, police said on Wednesday.
The accused was arrested on Wednesday, a day after he committed the crime, Superintendent of Police R K Naiyar said.
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An FIR was lodged under relevant sections of the IPC and the POCSO Act based on a complaint by the victim's father, the police said.
The minor has been sent for a medical examination, and a detailed probe is underway, they added.
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