Further probe is underway. (Representational)
Hardoi:
Two youths were arrested on Saturday for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl on her birthday, police said.
Circle Officer (CO) Ankit Mishra said the victim's father filed a complaint on September 12, stating that two of their neighbours, Rustam (19) and Priyanshu (19), lured the girl with a birthday party to a secluded place and raped her. Police questioning revealed that the accused were previously acquainted with the victim.
Acting on the father's complaint, a case was registered against the two, and they were arrested, the CO said.
Further investigation is underway, the CO added.
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