Man arrested for raping minor

New Delhi: A 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour in southwest Delhi’s Vasant Kunj area, following which the accused was arrested, the police said today.

According to the police, they were informed about the incident yesterday.

The girl claimed that she was alone at her house when her neighbour came inside, locked the door and raped her, they said, adding that she was rescued by her aunt who heard her cries from upstairs, but the accused managed the escape.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (South West) Milind Dumbere said the girl was sent for medical examination at Safdarjung Hospital and on the basis of her statement a case was registered.

The accused has been arrested, the officer said.