15-year-old girl kidnapped, held captive by relative

A 15-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped from Mohammadpur area and held captive by her relative, police said in Barabanki on Friday.

The girl was kidnapped by her uncle Pappu and his aide KD on June 10 when she was going to attend a marriage function and they took her to Prakash alias Sarvesh's house in Karanpur.

Sub Inspector Ratan Singh, who was investigating the case, said that a raid was conducted yesterday during which the girl was rescued and two accused KD and Prakash were arrested.

He said that the main accused Pappu was absconding.

The girl has alleged that she was held captive at Prakash's house where she was raped by Pappu.

Additional SP O P Singh said that on the basis of the complaint a case of kidnapping has been lodged.

He said that on the basis of medical report and statement of the victim, section of rape would be added.