Lucknow, Oct 14: A 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped here around 4 pm on Monday and left in the field with her hand and legs tied, police said.

The minor was admitted to the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, where her condition was stated to be stable, they said.

Her family allegedly found her lying in a field in the Chinhat area with her hands and legs tied with a 'dupatta', Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Shashank Singh said quoting the FIR lodged in the case. Lucknow Shocker: Man Dies in Police Custody in Uttar Pradesh, Family Alleges Cops Beat Him to Death.

Minor Girl Allegedly Raped and Left in Field in Lucknow's Chinhat

Police has lodged an FIR based on a complaint by the girl's family under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 64 (1) (rape) and Protection of Children against Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, he said. Three police teams have been formed to crack the case, the officer added.

Women and Child Helpline Numbers:

Childline India – 1098; Missing Child and Women – 1094; Women’s Helpline – 181; National Commission for Women Helpline – 112; National Commission for Women Helpline Against Violence – 7827170170; Police Women and Senior Citizen Helpline – 1091/1291.

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