DAMAULI: Police on Wednesday arrested an Indian national on charge of raping a 22-year-old girl in Damauli district.

Ranjan Yadav (25), a permanent resident of Raksaul in India and currently residing in Byas Municipality-4 of Damauli, made the girl unconscious and allegedly raped her near Tanahun Kalika Temple.

Police arrested Yadav on basis of a complaint filed by the victim.

The victim underwent a medical test at a hospital in Damauli.

Police are currently looking into the case.