Ranchi, May 7: In a shocking incident, a 16-year-old girl was raped and set on fire in Jharkhand. According to a tweet by ANI, the brutal incident took place in Kankarbona area in Pakur district. Reports inform that the victim has been admitted to West Bengal's Malda Hospital.

Pakur's District Collector & SP informed that Rs 20000 has been provided to the victim’s family as immediate aid. Meanwhile, the administration has assured to provide help for her treatment. As per details by the Police, the accused has been arrested and the case has also been referred to a fast-track court, which would hold the trial in the case.

According to a report by Zee News, Prabhat Khabar reported that the victim was alone at her residence on the day the crime was committed. ReA man from the village entered her house and forced himself on the victim, said the report.

Another similar incident of rape, a visually impaired girl was allegedly raped by four men in Delhi. According to a tweet by new agency ANI, the brutal incident took place near Desh Bandhu Gupta road in Delhi on May 4. Reports inform that Police has arrested an accused after the victim identified him with his voice. The relative of the victim said, “She told me there were four men involved. Only one has been arrested”.

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