8-year-old raped, killed

allegedly raped and killed in Dewa area in Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh, police said today.

The girl's body was found in a field this morning, they said adding the alleged incident happened in Mamapur village last night.

The girl was lured by one Bhanu Yadav who took her to a secluded place and allegedly raped her, police said.

Later, he allegedly strangulated the girl, they said adding Bhanu had been arrested.