Dalit girl raped in Phillaur

Phagwara, Jul 3 (UNI) A minor dalit girl was allegedly raped by her neighourer, also a minor, in Indira Colony at Phillaur last night, police said.

Phillaur police said the girl, in her complaint, alleged that the boy abducted her to a room near a barren well and raped her during the night, after threatening to kill her family.

Police registered a case under section 376 of the IPC and arrested the rapist. The girl was admitted to a hospital for medical examination and treatment.

UNI