Belagavi: Two Held For Raping Teen

Belagavi: Police have arrested two persons in connection with a rape case reported within Mudalagi police station limits.

According to the police, one of the accused allegedly raped the girl in a sugarcane field, while the other is accused of abetment.

While the incident occurred last week, it was stated that the 13-year-old girl filed a complaint on December 1, whereupon the police took swift action and arrested the two suspects. The arrested persons were identified as Manikantha and Eeranna.

Speaking to reporters at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday, District Police Superintendent Dr Bhimashankar Guled said the arrests were based on the girl’s complaint.

“The girl recorded her statement in the presence of a woman police officer,” he added.