Banda (UP), Jul 26 (PTI) A six-year-old girl was allegedly raped in the Kalinjar area here by her neighbour, police said on Saturday. The accused was held following an encounter.

The girl has been admitted to a hospital and is undergoing treatment.

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Superintendent of Police (SP) Palash Bansal said at around 5 pm on Friday, the 20-year-old accused lured the girl to his house, where he raped her.

"A police team was formed to arrest the accused after a family member of the victim reported the incident. The police team surrounded the accused who opened fire. Police retaliated, and the accused was shot in both legs," said the SP.

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He has been arrested and admitted to a government hospital for treatment.

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