An 18-year-old newly married woman was allegedly raped by her 21-year-old neighbour at knife point in Dhansar locality of the city, police said today.
The accused, who has been identified, is yet to be arrested.
"The alleged incident occurred on January 22 noon when the woman was alone in her house," said Palghar police station inspector Kiran Kabadi.
The victim and her husband, who hailed from Uttar Pradesh, came to stay in the locality just a week back, he said.
Police have launched a manhunt for the accused who also belonged to Uttar Pradesh.
"The accused barged into the house when the woman was alone and raped her at knife point," the officer said quoting the complaint.
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