A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour for over a year in RK Puram area in the city, police said here on Monday.
The incident came to light on Sunday night when accused, identified as Tasleem (40), tried to molest the victim, but she somehow managed to escape and informed her parents who later registered complaint against him.
Police have arrested Tasleem and booked him under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
According to police, girl alleged in her complaint
that she was allegedly raped by Tasleem on different occasions whenever he found her alone.
‘After finding victim alone, he would take her to his room and commit crime. Tasleem also threatened her of dire consequence if she revealed her ordeal to anyone,’ said a police officer.