Anandapuram police on Thursday arrested Ch. Ramana Kumar, an auto driver, who allegedly kidnapped a 17-year-old second-year Intermediate student on December 23.
The police booked a case of kidnap and rape of a minor girl against the accused.
According to Anandapuram Inspector A. Parthasaradhi, the girl had gone missing from December 23, and, based on a complaint filed by the parents, a case of kidnap was booked against Ramana Kumar.
The parents suspected Ramana Kumar, who was known to the family, as he had been harassing the girl, seeking marriage with her.
The police rescued the girl from a location in Vizianagaram town and sent her for medical examination.