A septuagenarian was detained in Meghalaya for sexually assaulting a minor relative

A septuagenarian was arrested in Meghalaya for sexually assaulting a minor girl who is related to the accused, police said.

The incident took place in a remote village near Ri Bhoi district on June 27.

On Tuesday, the minor girl had complained of severe pain since Monday evening after which her family took her for medical checkup which confirmed sexual assault, police said.

An FIR (first information report) was filed by the minor girl’s parents at Nongpoh women police station following which the accused was arrested.