Minor raped in Delhi, accused arrested

New Delhi  :  A 60-year-old man was arrested for raping a four-year-old girl here, police said Monday. The accused has been arrested.

The incident was reported from west Delhi’s Naraina area Sunday evening.

The accused, identified as Sachchidanand, was hired by the victim’s family for whitewashing the house.

After finding the victim alone in the house, the accused raped her and fled from the spot but was arrested later in the night, said a police officer.

“The victim was taken to a nearby hospital where her condition is stated to be out of danger,” said the officer.