Delhi (Rajeev Sharma); A 56-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi following allegations that a Class 6 student was sexually assaulted inside a shop in the Sadar Bazar area, police said.
According to the Delhi Police, the girl had stepped out to purchase stationery when she allegedly entered the shop where the incident took place. Police said the child’s hands and legs were allegedly tied during the assault.
Following the complaint, the Women Police Station registered a case under relevant provisions concerning rape, wrongful confinement and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The accused has been identified as Maksud, a 56-year-old man. Police said he was arrested on Friday in connection with the case.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged incident are being investigated, and authorities are examining the available evidence as part of the ongoing probe.
Police said further investigation is underway.
