NAGPUR: Bhandewadi police have registered a case against a 54-year-old man for allegedly sexually molesting his 11-year-old niece at their residential premises in Shivnagar, Bhandewadi.

The accused has been identified as Surendra in Bhandewadi area.

According to the police complaint, the accused is the husband of the minor girl’s paternal aunt and lives in a house adjacent to the victim’s residence.

The incident allegedly took place around 1 am on October 23, 2026, when the girl was alone at home. Taking advantage of her being alone, the accused allegedly repeatedly put his hand inside her T-shirt and touched her inappropriately. He subsequently allegedly put his hand inside her underwear, touched her private parts and kissed her on the lips.

The incident left the minor frightened and caused her severe mental distress. Following the complaint, Bhandewadi police registered a case under Sections 74 and 75(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 8 and 10 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.

Further investigation is underway.