Dharamsala: A three-and-half-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her relative near Haripur village, around 50 km from here, today, the police said.
The accused was arrested in the evening, a spokesperson of Dharamsala police said.
A
case under Section 376 (rape) of the IPC and Protection of Children
from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) has been registered against the
accused, the SSP of Kangra Santosh Patial said.
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The girl was
admitted to a hospital and after treatment and medical examination, she
was discharged, the police said, adding further investigation into the
case is underway.
PTI
