An 18-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly raping a minor when she was on her way to school in the Vishrantwadi area of Pune on December 4, news agency PTI reported, quoting police.

According to a Vishrantwadi police officer, the accused had befriended the 14-year-old about two months ago. On the day of the crime, he met her on the road, offered to drop her to school on his motorcycle, but instead took her to a secluded spot where he sexually assaulted her and threatened her with dire consequences if she revealed the matter.