A girl of class-II was allegedly raped by a 28-year-old man in Shimulbazar area of Bhanga upazila Thursday afternoon.

Quoting the victim, neighbours said the suspect Don Matabbor gained the girl's trust by offering her some biscuits. He then took her to a lemon orchard and raped her.

Hearing her screams for help, neighbours rushed to the spot and rescued the girl. She was admitted to a hospital.

Her father filed a case under Women and Children Repression Prevention Act with Bhanga Police Station.

Gazi Robiul Islam, additional superintendent of police, said the suspect was on the run.

Khalilur Rhman, health and family planning officer of the upazila, said the girl's injuries were not critical.