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New Delhi, Mar 27 (UNI) In a grotesque repeat of mounting rape cases in Delhi, three minor girls were raped in Khayala area of West Delhi.

Police detained one boy in this connection late last night after the incident was reported. However, it suspected the involvement of others.

The matter came to light after one of the girls was seen bleeding by a neighbour and reported the matter to the police.

Confirming the incident, the police today said the girls, aged between 5-7 years, were reportedly lured by the accused while they were playing near their house in 'C' Block of Khayala J J Colony.

They were later rushed to the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital where the rape was confirmed, sources said.

UNI