Minor girl kidnapped, raped in Muzaffarnagar, 23-year-old arrested

A 23-year-old man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and raping a minor girl at Khampur village in Shamli district, police said on Monday.

A 23-year-old man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and raping a minor girl at Khampur village in Shamli district, police said on Monday.

The 9-year-old girl was picked up by the accused, Sesha Singh, on Sunday when she had gone to a shop, police said. (File photo for representation)

The 9-year-old girl was picked up by the accused, Sesha Singh, on Sunday when she had gone to a shop, they said.

The girl was taken to a vacant house and raped by Singh, police said, adding she was found in an unconscious state later.

Singh has been arrested, they said, adding the victim has been sent for medical examination.