Kota (Raj), Oct 29 (PTI) A 16-year-old girl was allegedlyraped by her neighbour in her house in Mungeda village, andthough beaten up by family members, the accused managed toflee, the police said today.
The incident took place late last night. The accusedallegedly entered the girl's room and gagged her to ensurethat her family members sleeping in the other room do not wakeup, SHO of Itawa police station Sanjay Royal said.
However, the girl's kin woke up and thrashed the accused,but he somehow managed to flee, the police official said.
"He allegedly raped the girl by gagging her, but thefamily members in the other room were awakened and thrashedhim. But, the accused managed to flee, the SHO said.
On the basis of a complaint by the girl's family, a casewas registered against the accused under relevant sections ofthe IPC and under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences(POCSO) Act, the police said.
"We have lodged a case of rape against the accused andefforts are underway to nab him," the police officer said.
Medical examination of the girl has been conducted, theofficer said, adding her statement would be recorded beforethe judicial magistrate tomorrow. PTI CORR MGNSD.
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