New Delhi: A man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly raping a girl here. Police gave this information.

He said the age of the accused is being verified and the process of registering an FIR is underway.

Police said a case is being registered at Nangloi police station on the complaint of the minor's family members.

People caught the suspect on Thursday morning for allegedly raping the girl. An office said the police beat him before handing him over to the police.

The official said a large crowd led by a member of a right-wing group gathered outside the police station in the evening and protested demanding action against the accused.

Senior police officers reached the station and assured the protesters that a proper investigation would be conducted.