Shock from Uttar Pradesh: Man arrested for raping 6-year-old girl in Shahjahanpur

Shahjahanpur, July 4: A man was arrested here for allegedly raping a six-year-old girl in his neighbourhood, police said on Thursday. According to police officials, the incident took place on Wednesday night when the girl was playing outside her house. The girl’s neighbour took her home and allegedly raped her, Superintendent of Police Ashok Kumar Meena said, adding that the accused fled when her family members heard her screams and rushed to the scene. UP shock: 18-year-old polytechnic student commits suicide in Barabanki after landlord denies using fan in room; investigation underway.

The accused was later arrested and the girl was sent for medical examination, the police official said, adding that the case was being investigated further.

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