Mumbai Police have arrested two persons in an alleged rape case with a minor girl, the police official said on Tuesday. The case has been registered under section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

"A case of rape of a 12-year-old girl was registered in Mumbai's NM Joshi Marg Police Station against two people under section 376 of the IPC and the POCSO Act. On the basis of the victim's statement, both accused have been arrested," a Mumbai police official said. Giving the details about the incident, the police said that it took place one month ago when the victim was alone at her home.