The rape took place when the victim was on her way home. (Representational Image)

Etah: A 70-year-old woman was allegedly raped in Pursari village here, police said on Tuesday.

The incident took place on Monday evening when the woman was returning home after buying medicine.

An FIR has been filed in the case and the police is on the look out for the accused Ghamandi Singh who is absconding.

Additional SP Visrajan Singh Yadav has directed a thorough investiagation into the matter.