12-yr-old girl raped by neighbour in Uttar Pradesh village

A minor was raped by her neighbour in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. The incident came to light when the victim's mother returned home from work. A case has been registered and the probe is underway.

Muzaffarnagar: A 12-year-old girl was raped by her neighbour in a village under Kotwali Police Station here, police said on Tuesday

The incident took place on Monday when the girl was alone at home as her family members had gone out, they said.

The accused has been identified as Kareem and is absconding. A case has been registered against him, SHO of Kotwali Police Station Anil Kapervan said.

The incident came to light when the victim's mother returned home from work, Kapervan said, adding that the girl has been sent for a medical examination.

PTI report