Attempt to rape a minor

More Anil, a resident of Gandhinagar locality in Adilabad town late on Sunday attempted to rape his minor niece but fled as alert neighbours reached the place in time. According to police, the accused found the five-year-old alone in her house as her mother who works in a catering group was away. Police registered a case under section 376 (2) of IPC and section 6 of POCSO Act.