A minor girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour in Benipur village here, police said today.
The seven-year-old girl was sleeping with her sister yesterday when Jayprakash (35) took her to a field and raped her, said Mirzamurad SHO Dinesh Chandra Mishra.
Later, the girl was found by her parents, who lodged a complaint against the accused.
The accused has been arrested today, the SHO said, adding that the further probes are on.
