Nainital, Oct 14 (PTI) Police on Tuesday arrested a man for allegedly kidnapping a 16-year-old girl and raping her, officials said.

The girl was rescued from Haridwar, they said, adding the accused has been identified as Dev Singh Bagdwal.

Sub-Inspector Asha Bisht said that the victim's mother filed a missing person complaint on October 8. During the investigation, police traced the girl's mobile phone location and received a tip-off from an informant.

The victim has been sent for medical examination.

The accused was arrested on charges of kidnapping and rape, and under section of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. He was produced before a court, which remanded him to judicial custody, police said.

According to sources, Bagadwal is a former district general s

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