Police in India have arrested a man after a girl was allegedly raped and set on fire at her home in Greater Noida, near the capital, Delhi.

The 15-year-old is fighting for her life in hospital with 80% burns.

The suspect, Ajay Sharma, who was known to the victim, asked the girl to meet him on the terrace of her house, where he allegedly raped her and set her on fire, senior police official Rakesh Yadav told BBC Hindi.

Mr. Yadav said a case of rape and attempted murder had been registered against Sharma. He said they suspected a “love triangle” at play, and added that further investigations were under way.

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