Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, an 8-year-old girl from Noida, India, was raped and murdered by her 19-year-old cousin.

According to the police, the 19-year-old cousin of the girl has been arrested.

The Noida Police said the incident came to light on the evening of Saturday after the dead body of the 8-year-old girl was found.

The Noida Police added:

“After police received a call about the incident, a team was sent to the spot and a probe initiated. An FIR was registered based on a complaint lodged by the girl’s family and the suspect was held,” a police official said. During questioning, the suspect, who is a cousin of the girl, confessed to the crime.”

The dead body of the 8-year-old girl was sent for post-mortem, said the police.

The 19-year-old cousin of the boy, whose identity was not shared with the public, has been charged under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.

The cousin will also be facing relevant charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the police said.