The incident took place yesterday when the 16-year-old accused lured the girl to a nearby field on the pretext of giving sweets and raped her. He then fled from the spot, Station Incharge Kushal Veer Singh said.
Upon reaching home, the girl told her mother about the incident, he said.
Based on the mother's complaint, a case was registered against the accused and he was apprehended yesterday, Singh said, adding, the minor girl has been sent for medical examination.