India, Dec. 24 -- The Bhadrak police today arrested the prime accused in the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in Chandbali town of the district. He has been identified as Babul Das of Chandbali.

"The prime accused was arrested from Jagatsinghpur. The investigation will continue accordingly," a police official said.

A scientific team has been roped in to assist the police in the investigation.

Demanding justice, locals blocked roads at several places in Chandbali this morning by burning tyres.

The 11-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered, while her body was found in a naked condition at a deserted spot near the Baligaon panchayat office on the outskirts of the town on Tuesday evening.

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