Mayurbhanj, July 24 -- A man was arrested in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district for allegedly raping a minor girl under the age of six, police said.

According to Sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) Rairangpur Birendra Senapati, the incident was reported at the Bisoi Police Station, following which prompt action was taken to apprehend the suspect.

A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

SDPO Senapati told ANI, "Yesterday, one shocking incident was reported at Bisoi Police Station. In this case, a minor victim of below six years was allegedly raped by one person, and that person has been arrested. In this connection, Bi...