A 16-year-old girl has alleged that she was impregnated after five persons repeatedly raped her

The victim, a class 10th student, lodged a complaint with Madamarri police station, alleging that five of her neighbours had raped and threatened her several times since January, 2015, Police Inspector P Sadaiah said.

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The police have sent the girl for a medical examination that would confirm her pregnancy.

A case has been registered against the accused under relevant sections of the IPC and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, he said, adding that investigations were underway.