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Minor girl sexually assaulted in Delhi

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A six-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by the son of a tuition teacher in south Delhi, police said on Wednesday.

The 32-year-old accused has been detained, and further investigation is underway, they confirmed.

“A PCR call regarding sexual assault with a six-year-old girl was received at the Sangam Vihar police station at 5.30 pm on Tuesday. The woman caller, a resident of the same locality, reported that her daughter went for tuition on the next street as usual but came back earlier than usual,” a senior police officer mentioned.

The woman’s daughter disclosed that the son of the tuition teacher allegedly sexually assaulted her upon questioning, police added.

“Based on the complainant’s statement, a case under sections 354 (sexual harassment), 354-B (assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe), 342 (wrongful confinement) of the IPC, and 10 POCSO Act has been registered, and investigation is underway,” the police officer confirmed.(With inputs from PTI)

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