Patna, Nov 4 (IANS) Two minor Dalit girls were gang-raped by two men Monday in Bihar's Banka district, police said. One of the accused has been arrested.

The incident took place near Ashaura village, about 200 km from here.

"The girls were kidnapped when they were returning to their village after collecting wood for fuel," a district police official said. "Both the girls have been sent for medical test."

The victims told police that the accused threatened to kill them if they went to the police, the official said.