Jaipur, July 1: Jaipur police on Tuesday arrested 16 people after violence erupted in the city over the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl. The minor was allegedly raped in Shastri Nagar area of the city. According to reports, the protesters also torched around 160 vehicles. Jaipur Police Commissioner Anand Srivastava told reporters, “Some people had gathered in the area to protest. When the police tried to disperse the crowd, they started pelting stones.” Uttar Pradesh: Minor Raped for Six Months in Bulandshahr District, Man Arrested.

Srivastava further added, “Some vehicles were damaged and a few police officers were also injured. We have registered a case and arrested 16 people.” The police have been deployed in the area to maintain law and order. The internet services have also been suspended in several areas of the city. Rajasthan Shocker: Minor Boy Rapes Nine-Month-Old Girl in Karauli District.

The minor was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an unknown person. The family of the victim had filed a complaint on Monday. The Jaipur Police Commissioner said, “The culprit lured the girl from near her house into a vehicle around 8 pm yesterday and raped her. After two hours, he dropped her at the same spot from where she was picked up.” After the medical check-up of the girl, the case was registered. Maharashtra Shocker: Minor Raped, Impregnated by 12-Yr Old Boy in Palghar, Accused Absconding.

The police have also launched a manhunt operation to nab the accused. The police officer also dismissed the rumours of any communal angle to the incident. He also assured action against those who are spreading rumours regarding the case.

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