Gurugram, Oct 3 (PTI) An 8-year-old girl was allegedly raped here by her neighbour, the police said on Tuesday.

The accused has been identified and will be arrested soon, they added.

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The victim's mother, in her complaint, said that her daughter on Monday evening returned home crying with blood-stained clothes, the police said.

The minor's mother said a boy living in the same building allegedly took her daughter to the roof and raped her, the complaint added.

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Based on the complaint, an FIR was registered against the accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act at the women police station in Sector 51 here, a senior police officer said.

“It is not clear yet if the accused is a minor or an adult. A probe is underway and the accused will be arrested soon,” the officer added.

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