Gurugram, Oct 26: A 20-year-old man was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl, police said here on Wednesday.

According to police, the accused has been identified as Suraj, a native of Madhya Pradesh who lives at Wazirabad village as a tenant. He is working in a private company here. Mumbai Shocker: Man Kidnaps Youth After He Molests His Minor Daughter in Kalyan, Arrested.

On Tuesday evening, Suraj allegedly lured the girl, who lived in his neighbourhood, to a nearby park. The accused sexually assaulted the girl. He fled as soon as the girl's family members reached there. Maharashtra: Fire Breaks Out in Chemical Company Due to Boiler Explosion in Palghar District; Several Feared Trapped.

Following a complaint by the girl's father, an FIR was registered against Suraj under Section 8 of the POCSO Act at the Sector 56 police station. "We are verifying the facts. Action will be taken as per law," said Sub-Inspector Manjusha.

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