Man Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting 12-Year-Old Niece in Ramol

A man allegedly sexually assaulted his 12-year-old niece in Ramol after showing her obscene videos and repeatedly threatened her to keep the abuse secret.

The accused, who is the minor's uncle, was arrested from Ankleshwar after Ramol police registered a case under the POCSO Act and other relevant provisions.

Minor Confides in Mother's Friend

The girl lives with her family in Ramol. According to the complaint, the accused had come to stay at his younger brother's house after a dispute with his wife.

On September 15, when other family members were away, the accused allegedly showed the girl obscene content on his mobile phone and sexually assaulted her. He allegedly threatened to kill her if she told anyone and continued to harass her on subsequent occasions.

Distressed by the repeated abuse, the minor eventually told her mother's friend about what had happened.

The friend informed the girl's mother, who questioned her daughter. The family then learnt about the alleged abuse and confronted the accused, following which he fled.

Police Trace Accused to Ankleshwar

The minor's mother subsequently lodged a complaint against her brother-in-law at Ramol police station.

Acting on technical surveillance and information received from a source, police traced the accused to a friend's house in Ankleshwar and arrested him.

Police said their investigation is underway. The accused was employed with a private company, according to the investigation.