5-Year-Old Girl Raped by Teenage Neighbor in UP's Kushinagar

Gorakhpur: A teenager allegedly raped a five-year-old girl in a village under Ramkola Police Station jurisdiction, police said Saturday.

crime was allegedly perpetrated Friday by girl's 16-year-old neighbour, who she used to call uncle, y said.

Khda Circle Officer Umesh Chand Bhatt said boy lured girl to a room, where he raped her. He also threatened her to remain silent.

Later, victim complained of some pain to her mor who n approached police.

juvenile has been booked under sections of BNS and POCSO Act.

Bhatt said he would be under police supervision till legal proceedings begin.

victim's far runs a tea stall while accused runs a barber shop and lives with his two sisters.

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