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KANPUR:A three-year-old girl was reportedly raped by a teenage neighbour in Fazalganj area of the City.

According to the police, on Saturday night, the child was alone in the house as her parents had gone to a friend’s house nearby. The 16-year-old neighbour barged into the house and raped her.

"Following a complaint, a case has been registered against the accused under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act,” said inspector Barra Amit Tomar.

“The survivor is undergoing treatment at a local hospital. Teams have been formed to nab the teenager," he added.

(The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme Court directives on cases related to sexual assault)

