Bhadohi (UP), May 7 (PTI) A man was arrested here on Sunday for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman, police said.

Station House Officer (SHO) of the local Surayawa police station Vipin Singh said accused Nizam Ali was arrested from the Mahjuda market area based on a complaint lodged by the woman.

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He said the accused and the rape survivor lived in the same neighbourhood.

The SHO said Ali was arrested after a medical examination of the woman confirmed rape and her statement was recorded.

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