KANPUR: A 16-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and raped by two motorcycle-borne youths in Fatehpur district. The incident took place when the victim had gone to answer nature's call.

The matter came to light on Monday when victim's parents staged protest in front of Collectorate after the local police refused to register their complaint. Superintendent of Police later directed Circle Officer Thariyon to initiate stringent action against the accused.

"Girl, was found in an unconscious state on the outskirts of the village in the early hours of Monday. Two village youths riding a two-wheeler abducted her and took her to some secluded spot where the two raped her on July 4," said a senior police officer. According to police, girl also told them that they also threatened her of dire consequences.

"As per her complaint, Naseem and one of his accomplice, who hails from the same village, raped her. Naseem has been arrested while hunt for his aide is underway," the officer said.

Police said that based on victim's complaint, a case under appropriate sections of the IPC has been registered against the accused. "Police are now interrogating Naseem and further investigation is on," the officer added. A medical examination has been conducted on the victim and its report is awaited, police said.

