Girl raped and murdered in Bihar

A 19-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered at Budhba village in Rohtas district, police said today.

The body of the girl with her throat slit was found in the backyard of her home last night.

A mobile phone has also been found from near the body.

The victim's father lodged an FIR against seven persons including the girl's uncle in this connection, the sources said adding the uncle has been arrested.

The body has been sent to Sasaram Sadar Hospital for post mortem.