Jashpur, Aug 16 (PTI) A man was arrested in Jashpur district in Chhattisgarh for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl, police said on Monday.

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The incident took place on Saturday night and the accused, identified as Dinesh Kumar Jaldhari (28), was arrested from his native Manjhatoli village after the victim's mother filed a complaint on Sunday, Duldula police station SHO KP Singh said.

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Jaldhari has been charged with rape under IPC and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Singh said.

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