An eight-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by her neighbour last evening, in Gurgaon, said police on Tuesday, the accused has been detained. According to police, the incident took place on Monday evening, while the parents of the child had gone to work.
“The accused and the child were acquainted. In fact, she considered him her uncle, even calling him mama,” said Ravinder Kumar, PRO of Gurgaon police.
Police added that the accused lured the child out of her home, and into his own house, under the pretext of offering her juice. He then sexually assaulted her and threatened to kill her if she tells anyone about the incident, police added.
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“The child, however, returned home and told her parents about what had happened…Her parents approached the police and a case was registered regarding the matter, under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.” Said the PRO.
“The accused has been detained, and will be officially arrested once the legal formalities have been completed…the matter is still under investigation.” He said.
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