16-year-old girl raped by acquaintance in UP's Ballia, accused arrested

In Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, a 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 21-year-old acquaintance while returning from school. The incident occurred in a village under Narhi police station. The accused, Arvind Rawat, was detained after the girl reported the crime to her mother. A case has been registered under relevant sections, including the POCSO Act.