The police have detained a minor boy for allegedly raping his five-year-old neighbour in Boisar of Maharashtra's <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/palghar-banned-tobacco-products-worth-over-rs-6-lakh-seized-2-held-23192294">Palghar district</a>, an official said on Tuesday.
A case has been registered against the 12-year-old accused under relevant provisions of the IPC and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-crime-man-held-for-sexually-assaulting-minor-girl-in-andheri-23192297">POCSO</a>) Act, the official said.
According to the police, the accused allegedly took the girl to the terrace of the residential building where they lived and raped her.
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The girl, who sustained injuries to in her private parts, told to her parents about the assault, following which a complaint was lodged with the police.
While the victim is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital, the accused minor was detained and sent to a remand home, the official said, adding that the families of both children hail from Bihar.&nbsp;
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A case has been registered against the 12-year-old accused under relevant provisions of the IPC and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the official said

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