Man rapes minor sister, held

New Delhi, June 12: A day after a father was arrested for allegedly raping his daughter, another incident in which a brother allegedly raped his own
sister has come to light. The incident was reported from the Trilokpuri area in east Delhi late on Wednesday night. The 28-year-old accused, a small stall owner, has been arrested by the Mayur Vihar police. The victim, a 12-year-old girl, is undergoing treatment in a local hospital.

According to the police, the accused and the victim are two of eight siblings. Both their parents were no more. “On Wednesday night, the third among the brothers entered the youngest sister’s room and allegedly raped her. The victim was caught in the act by his sister-in-law who reported the incident to her husband. Before he could arrive, the accused ran away. The Mayur Vihar police was alerted by the older brother on Thursday morning. A medical test of the girl confirmed rape. We have arrested the accused,” said Anand Mohan, DCP, east.

—Agencies–