Angul, Sep 12: In a shocking incident, a youth was arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl at Bantala area of the district.

The accused has been identified as Subrat Sahoo.

According to sources, the youth allegedly raped the girl on September 8 in the evening at around 8 pm. He also threatened her to kill.

Later, the family members of the victim filed a written complaint at the police station, basing on which the police arrested Sahoo and forwarded him to court.