Minor raped at knife-point in UP

A minor girl was allegedly raped by a man at knife-point in her house at Chapar village here in the district, police said today. The incident took place yesterday when the girl was alone at her house, Circle Officer Rizwan Ahmed said.

According to the officer, the accused was arrested soon after the father of the victim lodged a complaint against him alleging that he threatened and raped her daughter when she was alone in the house. A case has been registered and the police are investigating the matter for further details, he added.