Ballia (UP), Apr 24 (PTI) A 24-year-old man was arrested on Saturday in connection with the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl in this district of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Saturday.

Superintendent of Police Vipin Tada said the girl was allegedly raped in the evening of April 4 when she was returning from her field.

A case was registered against the accused based on a complaint lodged by the girl's mother, police said, adding the minor has been sent for medical examination.

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