Bastar (Chhattisgarh) [India], January 17 (ANI): Two persons were arrested and a minor was apprehended for allegedly raping a minor girl in Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh's Bastar, police said on Monday.

Another accused is still on the run.

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According to the police, the victim was given an adulterated cold drink.

The police have registered a case under the POCSO Act.

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"A minor was raped & a case under POCSO Act was registered at Bodhghat PS. The girl was given an adulterated cold drink. 3 including a minor were caught. One accused is still absconding," Vikas Kumar, Chief Superintendent of police Jagdalpur said.

Search for the absconding accused is underway. (ANI)

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