New Delhi, May 30 -- The Delhi Police have arrested a 35-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl in Nehru Vihar.

The accused, identified as Danish, son of Mohd Aneesh, was apprehended after an extensive investigation involving the analysis of over 250 CCTV cameras and scrutiny of criminal dossiers, said the police.

On April 3, 2025, a woman residing in Nehru Vihar reported that her 7-year-old daughter was lured by an unknown man near Gali No. 11. The accused allegedly took the child to a house, inappropriately touched her, and fled upon hearing footsteps. The traumatised girl returned home crying, prompting her family to file a complaint.

A case was registered under Section 137(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (B...