Superintendent Of Police mentioned the woman was known as to the home of her neighbour (Representational).
Shahjahanpur:
A person has been arrested for raping a 12-year-old woman in his house right here, police mentioned on Saturday.
Superintendent of Police Rajesh S mentioned the woman was known as to the home of her neighbour, Rishabh Kumar (27), who lives in the identical colony, on Friday.
When she reached his home, the accused locked her in a room and raped her, the police officer mentioned, including the woman later managed to flee.
She reached house and knowledgeable her household, following which a criticism was lodged towards the accused on Friday night, the SP mentioned.
The accused has been arrested, and a case registered beneath Part 65/2 (punishment for rape in sure instances) of the BNS and beneath the Safety of Kids from Sexual Offences Act.
The police officer mentioned the woman has been taken to a hospital for medical examination.
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