Minor girl raped in UP's Azamgarh district

Varanasi | Saturday | 27th October, 2018

Summary:

VARANASI: Tension prevailed after a 6-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly raped by a youth of other community in Mehnagar area of Azamgarh district on Friday.An FIR was lodged against the accused under section 376 (rape) of IPC POCSO Act and SC/ST Act . The girl was admitted to the hospital for treatment.The news spread like a wild fire and people assembled near the madrasa and staged demonstration. A manhunt has been launched to nab the accused.According to reports, the girl was taken to a lonely place and allegedly raped by the youth, who is the son of the manager of a madrassa. After raping the girl the accused is on the run. Raids are being conducted to nab the accused..