MULTAN, July 8: A minor girl was raped allegedly by a relative in Khangarh area of Muzaffargarh district on Monday.

“S” was playing outside her house in Talkot area when Hafeezullah, 16, allured her to a nearby deserted place and allegedly raped her.

She was rushed to the Khangarh Rural Health Centre from where she was referred to the Nishtar Hospital, Multan, due to her serious condition.

When contacted, doctors told this correspondent that her condition was critical.

Meanwhile, the Khangarh police have arrested the suspect and registered a case against him.

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