Nagpur: A 14-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a relative at her home in Kamptee and later subjected to similar harassment during a visit to Gadchiroli, police said. The accused, who is related to the girl, has not been named to protect the privacy of the minor.

According to the complaint registered at Old Kamptee police station, the accused is the husband of the girl’s maternal aunt. The alleged incidents took place between August 31 and October 2, according to the police record.

In the first incident, the girl was sleeping at home with her family when the accused allegedly waited until everyone had fallen asleep and touched her inappropriately. Police said the girl was allegedly subjected to similar inappropriate touching when she later visited her maternal aunt’s village in Gadchiroli.

The accused allegedly threatened the girl with serious consequences, including killing her if she disclosed the incidents to anyone.

Based on the complaint lodged by the girl’s parent, Old Kamptee police registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.

Police are investigating the allegations and further details are awaited.