15-year-old raped by neighbour

A teenage Dalit girl was

allegedly raped by her neighbour in Naraini area here today.

The incident took place when the 15-year-old girl was alone in her house and her neighbour Punit (19) entered her house and raped her, they said.

The accused also beat the victim's 10-year-old brother badly when he tried to come to her rescue.

An FIR has been registered in this connection.