Bhopal: A 75-year-old lawyer has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in an upscale colony under Habibganj Police Station in Bhopal. The accused, who lived in the same neighbourhood, was addressed by the child as "Nana" (maternal grandfather).

According to police, the victim is the daughter of a defence officer. On May 3, she had gone to play at the house of the lawyer's granddaughter. While the children were playing, the accused called the victim into another room under a pretext and subjected her to alleged indecent acts.

The child later returned home and complained of pain. Her mother noticed scratch marks and took her to a doctor, where the medical examination raised suspicion of sexual abuse. Following a formal complaint, the child revealed during counselling that the neighbour she called "Nana" had committed the act. Police arrested the accused and sent him to jail.

The incident has triggered widespread panic among residents regarding child safety in the colony. Authorities have assured strict action and emphasised that such crimes will be dealt with firmly.

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