Ganjam, July 20 -- A juvenile has been apprehended by Pattapur Police in Odisha's Ganjam district in connection with the rape of a minor girl, police said on Saturday.

According to Ganjam Additional Superintendent of Police (SP) Ranjit Kumar Prusty, the case was registered on July 17. The victim was rescued and sent for a medical examination. Her statement has also been recorded.

Speaking to ANI, Prusty said, "A rape case was registered at Pattapur Police Station on 17th July and soon after registration of the case, Police investigated into the matter, rescued the victim who is a minor, sent her for medical examination, produced before the Magistrate, recorded her statement and the so-called juvenile accused has also been apprehended by...