Pilibhit (UP) Oct 6 (PTI) Police have arrested man for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl from his village, officials said on Thursday.

On Wednesday, when the girl had gone to relieve herself, the accused took her to a nearby sugarcane field and raped her. He also threatened to kill her if she told anyone about the incident, the police said.

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However, the girl narrated the incident at home and a police complaint was lodged.

Circle Officer (Puranpur) Jyoti Yadav said a case had been registered and the crime scene inspected. The accused has also been arrested, she added.

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The police have registered a case under serious sections and the girl has been sent for medical examination, Yadav said.

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