16-year-old girl raped by juvenile in Delhi

A six-year-old girl was raped by her minor neighbour at her house in New Delhi, police said on Sunday.

The incident happened in east Delhi's Usmanpur area around 8 pm on Saturday when the girl was alone at her home.

"The victim was found bleeding when her mother returned home. She was taken to a nearby hospital where her condition is stable. The 16-year-old accused was apprehended on her statement," said a police officer.

He has been sent to a juvenile justice home.