Man arrested for raping minor girl in Greater Noida

DCP Shukla told reporters that the complaint of a 14-year-old minor girl being raped had been received on September 2. A case has been registered under sections of POCSO.

Greater Noida: A person has been arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl in a village in Beta II area, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Women Safety, Vrinda Shukla.

DCP Shukla told reporters that the complaint of a 14-year-old minor girl being raped had been received on September 2.

A case has been registered under section 376 and 3/4 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO).

"The accused is a neighbour of the victim and on the pretext of borrowing some matches he visited her and raped her when she was alone," the DCP said.

Further investigation is underway.

(with inputs from agency)