Mumbai: A 23-year-old youth, Raja, was arrested Thursday for stabbing a minor girl to death in Bhiwandi. The youth was reportedly in love with the girl, but she had rejected his proposal.

The victim, a resident of Nai Basti area, and her sister were alone at home when the incident took place. Raja went to the girl's house wearing a mask and knocked at the door. When the girl opened the door, he attacked her.

When the girl's sister tried to intervene he pushed her and beat her up. The sister fell unconscious.

He then slashed the victim's throat and fled. One of the neighbors discovered the two girls lying unconscious. The victim was pronounced dead on arrival, whilst the sister filed FIR against Raja.