New Delhi, Jul 24 (PTI) A 16-year-old girl has accused her 62-year-old neighbour of raping her at her home in Delhi's Kanjhawala area, an official said on Thursday.

The incident allegedly occurred on April 8 when the accused, who runs a furniture shop and is a resident of Lamba Panna in Qutubgarh village, visited the victim's home under the pretext of presenting her a gift for her birthday.

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"According to the complaint, she was alone at home when the accused allegedly raped her and later threatened her against revealing the incident. The victim, accompanied by her mother, filed a formal complaint at the Kanjhawala police station," said the officer.

An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway, the official said.

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