21-Year-Old Arrested for Rape, Hundreds Booked for Riots in Ghaziabad

A 21-year-old man named Faizan has been arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl in Ghaziabad. Following the crime, around 250 individuals were booked for acts of vandalism and arson. The incident has sparked intense local protests. Faizan's arrest followed a medical confirmation of the assault.

Faizan, a 21-year-old, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl in Ghaziabad, the police reported on Friday.

The crime, which occurred during a power outage, triggered two days of intense local protests and led to the booking of around 250 individuals for vandalism.

According to authorities, the medical examination confirmed that the girl was raped. The situation has been further complicated by rumors aimed at inciting communal tensions. Heavy police presence continues in the area.

(With inputs from agencies.)