Rajasthan: 5-year-old girl raped in Baran, accused held

A 5-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Shahabad area of Baran district in Rajasthan while she was relieving herself in the open, the police informed.

The accused identified as Mahavir has been arrested by the police. He was in an inebriated state when he committed the crime inside school premises, the official informed.

The incident came to light after the minor narrated her ordeal to her mother and was later taken to a hospital for the treatment. The victim is said to be in a critical condition.

"We have registered the case. we have also inspected the site of crime. Further investigation is underway," said Station in-charge Hariprasad Rana while speaking to reporters.

More details in this regard are awaited.

( With inputs from ANI )