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Accused in rape case sent to 14 days judicial custody

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Press Trust of India Muzaffarnagar
A man accused of raping a seven-year-old girl has been sent to 14 days judicial custody by a court here today.

The accused identified as Mehmood was produced in special court of Protection of Children from Sexual Offence (POCSO), which sent him to judicial custody of 14 days.

The minor girl was allegedly raped by two youths at a mango orchard in Riyawli village in the district yesterday.

While Mehmood was arrested yesterday, the other accused is absconding.

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First Published: Jun 24 2014 | 3:35 PM IST

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