New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): A man has been apprehended by Delhi Police for allegedly raping a 4-year-old girl in North East Delhi.

The police received the information about the incident on Sunday night.

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According to the police, the accused misbehaved with the girl after seeing her alone.

On inquiry, the mother of the victim said that a man had sexually assaulted her daughter.

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"Both families are residing in the same building and are engaged in labour works. Counselling of the victim girl has been done. And, following due procedure, a case has been registered under Sections 376 and 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and POCSO Act and the accused person (aged 20-21 years) has been apprehended," said police.

Further investigation is in progress. (ANI)

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