The Nilgiri police on Saturday arrested a rape accused after they received a complaint from a woman, who was the mother of the victim.
The accused was identified as Santosh Singh (23) of village Kamarakhalia under Bhaunriabad GP of Nilgiri block in Baleswar district.
According to the complainant, her minor daughter was drugged and then raped by the accused. The matter came to fore when she was found to be pregnant. After learning from the victim, her parents brought the issue to the village head's notice. Although a meeting was held regarding the matter yet the accused never turned up. The medical examinations of both the victim and the accused were held, said sources.