Chandigarh, April 25 -- A Burail-based property dealer has been arrested for allegedly repeatedly molesting a 15-year-old girl employed at his office.

The girl, a Class 10 student, has been working as a peon at accused Mustakeem Khan's office to support her family.

According to police, Khan allegedly took advantage of her vulnerable position and molested her on multiple occasions. He also reportedly threatened her with dire consequences if she revealed the abuse to anyone.

Initially, too frightened to confide in anyone, the girl remained silent. However, noticing the change in her behaviour, her mother sensed something was wrong. When coaxed, the girl eventually broke down and disclosed the abuse.

In one such incident, the girl said h...