Barabanki (UP), Jun 11 (PTI) A six-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her relative in a village here on Saturday, police said.

According to the minor's father, his wife's relative and their neighbour, Ramu, lured the girl to his house and allegedly raped her.

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Hearing the minor's screams, her family members rushed to the accused's house but he managed to flee.

Superintendent of Police Anurag Vats said a case has been registered against Ramu and teams have been formed to arrest him.

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