Faridabad, Jan 27 (PTI) A man was arrested here for allegedly raping a 9-year-old girl from his neighbourhood, police said on Monday.

The incident occurred around 9.30 pm on Sunday when the girl when near her neighbour's slum, officials said.

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The 35-year-old accused allegedly lured her to his slum and raped her. After some time, she reached out to her aunt, carrying blood stained clothes and told her about the incident, a police officer said.

Upon receiving information, a police team reached the spot and arrested the accused. The team along with the girl's family took her to BK Civil Hospital, he said.

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An FIR has been registered at sector 8 police station and further legal action is underway, police said.

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