Patna, April 15:  A minor girl was gang raped here on Sunday and the police have arrested two accused persons, authorities said.

The incident took place at 12.30 a.m. near a railway line adjacent to the GPO Golumber area, in the heart of Bihar's capital city.

Police Officer Rama Shankar Singh said the two accused, Chotu Kumar and Phekan Kumar, were arrested and interrogated.

"Both accused were caught by a police patrol team that heard the loud cry of the victim for help .The victim has also identified both of them," Singh said.

The victim's statement will be recorded in a court later on Sunday.

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Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.

Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.

 

Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.