The police have arrested a man for allegedly trying to rape a five-year-old girl, police said today.
Circle Officer Rajesh Tiwari said the man, who is in his early 20s, was arrested yesterday from Kairana police station area in Shamli district following a complaint by the girl's father alleging that he tried to rape her daughter.
He said the accused was beaten up by villagers before the police could nab him.
A case has been registered against the man and investigation is underway, the police officer said.
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