Minor Dalit girl kidnapped and raped in Uttar Pradesh

A minor Dalit girl was held captive and raped by two youths in Kotwali area in Uttar Pradesh state, police said today.

The girl was kidnapped by Khanna Lodhi and Mahesh Lodhi on Friday night when she had gone out for some work and then the accused raped her several times before releasing on Saturday evening.

Police said that one youth has been arrested after the victim's father lodged a complaint on Sunday.