Police have arrested a 21-year-old Rajesh Raut on Thursday  on a charge of raping a 14-year-old child on July 15. Mirchaiya Area Police Office arrested the accused on Thursday.
According to DSP Santulal Jaiswal, Chief of the Area Police Office, the incident took place in Premnagar of Karjanha Municipality-7 in the district. “The accused raped the minor girl, who was visiting her relatives in Premnagar, at his place”, informed DSP Jaiswal. 
Police have also initiated a health check-up of the minor at a nearby hospital. Further investigation into the case is underway, informed the police.