An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a relative in the Niali area of Cuttack district on Thursday.
As per a complaint lodged at the Niali police station, the accused raped the minor girl after luring her with chocolates.
The accused has been detained at the police station for interrogation, a police official said, adding that the victim was sent for medical examination. Investigation into the incident was underway and action would be taken according to the outcome of the probe, the official said.