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19-year-old boy rapes sixth standard girl student

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Press Trust of India Tirunelveli (TN)
An 11-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a boy in a hostel near here today, police said.

The girl, a Class VI student at a government school, was staying in the hostel where the 19-year-old boy was doing a teacher training course.

The matter came to light after authorities found the girl writhing in pain and sent her to a doctor for check-up where it was confirmed that she was raped, sources said.

The boy has been arrested, police said, adding the girl has been admitted to hospital.

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First Published: Jul 18 2013 | 10:25 PM IST

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