New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) A 12-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a van driver here, an official said on Monday.

According to the police, the incident took place on Thursday last week and the accused was arrested the next day.

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Based on the survivor's family's complaint, a case was registered against the 35-year-old man under sections 75 (sexual harassment), 74 (criminal force against a woman with the intent to outrage her modesty) and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), police said.

Further investigation is underway, police added.

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