Minor girl raped by youth in Muzaffarnagar

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a youth on gun-point in Shernagar village here, police said today.

The 25-year-old accused identified as Gulfam, forcibly entered the victim's house when she was alone yesterday and raped her.

He also threatened her of dire consequences if she disclosed the matter to anyone.

The victim has been sent for medical examination and efforts are on to nab the absconding accused, they said.