Pilibhit, January 16: In a gruesome incident, a minor was allegedly raped at gunpoint in Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. One of the accused has been arrested by the Police while four people have been charged with attempt to murder and rape under  Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) Act.

The victim’s brother was thrashed while he was on his way to police station report the incident.  As per reports by ANI, the victim’s brother has been admitted to hospital and is in critical condition as of now.

In another similar incident, a minor girl was allegedly molested by her neighbour in Mohanlalganj village near Lucknow. The incident took place when the neighbour of the minor girl allegedly entered the house when her parents were away. According to ANI report, the girl, who was alone at that time, was allegedly molested by the neighbour. The accused is absconding as of now. Soon after, the incident was reported to the Police and an FIR against the neighbour was registered by the police.

On Monday, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped and burnt alive in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur district. As per reports, the minor was gang-raped by two men on Sunday evening in Majhgawan area when she was alone at home.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 16, 2018 02:57 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).