New Delhi, December 20: A seven-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur area on the night of December 18 at neighbour’s terrace. A shop owner after seeing the girl walking naked on the road informed her parents. They took her to a hospital as she complained of pain in stomach. The medical examination of the girl confirmed that she was raped. The minor is undergoing treatment in a hospital. Another Bareilly Rape Horror: 8-Year-Old Minor Raped, Accused Arrested in UP.

According to media reports, the police received information about the shocking incident at 10:40 pm on December 18 as doctors found injuries in the private parts of the girl. The police have registered a case under various sections of Indian Penal Code and as well as under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and started a manhunt operation to nab the accused.  UP Shamed Again: Minor Girl Gang-raped Inside ICU in Bareilly Hospital.

The accused raped the minor by luring her with biscuits. As per a report in The Hindu, he took her to the terrace of a neighbouring apartment, disrobed her and forced himself on her. The accused even threatened her not to tell anybody. After committing the crime, he left her at the gate of the building. Meanwhile, the police are waiting for the girl to recover completely before speaking to her about the accused to gather more information.

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