Kaushambi/UNI: A girl was allegedly raped in the Kokhraj area of this district in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.
Police sources here said that the victim was returning home from a relative's house in the afternoon.
Meanwhile, a youth identified as Lalchand Passi, resident of Govindpur Goriyon, dragged her to a farm and allegedly raped her.
He later threatened the girl and fled from the spot.
The victim has been sent to the hospital for a medical check-up, sources said.
A case has been registered into the matter on a written complaint of the girl's family.
The accused has been arrested and sent to jail.
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