Manchal Police Station. (Image: X)

Rangareddy: A 40-year-old man sexually assaulted a four-year-old girl in Loyapally village of Manchal mandal in Rangareddy district.

According to preliminary information, the accused, who was working as a welder in the village, allegedly called the girl while she was playing outside her house, luring her with chocolates. He sexually assaulted the child before leaving the spot.

The girl later returned home and complained of severe stomach pain. When her parents asked her about the pain, she told them about the incident.

The parents immediately approached the Manchala police and lodged a complaint. Police registered a case and launched an investigation. The accused fled from the area following the incident.

Police are making efforts to trace the accused and are examining his mobile phone signals to establish his whereabouts. Further investigation is underway.

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