NAGPUR: Two youths allegedly barged into a house in the MIDC police station limits, assaulted an elderly couple and harassed their 16-year-old granddaughter over a rejected love proposal. The accused also allegedly threatened to kill the grandfather before fleeing from the spot.

According to the police complaint, the accused, identified as Sajan Yadav (19) and Chandan Yadav (24), are residents of the same locality. The complainant, a 55-year-old man, alleged that Sajan had been repeatedly following his 16-year-old granddaughter and claiming that he was in love with her.

The incident took place around 1.30 am on November 11, when the complainant had brought his granddaughter to his residence for the Diwali celebrations.

According to the complaint, both accused allegedly entered the house without permission and started assaulting the complainant and his wife with fists and blows.

During the incident, Sajan allegedly approached the minor girl, told her that he loved her and questioned why she was not speaking to him. He then allegedly held her hand with an improper intention.

While leaving the house, the accused allegedly abused the complainant and threatened to kill him.

Based on the grandfather’s complaint, MIDC police registered a case against both accused under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 74, 75(1), 78(2), 115(2), 329(4), 352, 351(3) and 3(5), along with Sections 8 and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Further investigation is underway.