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Man held for raping minor girl in MP

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Press Trust of India Bhopal
Last Updated : Apr 08 2018 | 8:00 PM IST

A nine-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 20-year-old man at her home in Bairagarh township of the city last night, police said today.

The accused, identified as Nattu aka Monu Jatav, was arrested today, said Bairagarh Police Station in-charge Sudhir Arjaria.

He said the alleged incident occurred when the girl was alone at her home.

Jatav was booked under section 376 (punishment for rape) of the IPC and under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).

Further investigation is underway, he said.

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First Published: Apr 08 2018 | 8:00 PM IST

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