Mumbai, April 27 -- A man was arrested by Ghatkopar police on April 25 for allegedly sexually assaulting two minor girls, aged 5 and 6, in Nityanagar, Ghatkopar.

According to police, the incident took place at around 8:30 PM on Saturday when the girls were playing outside their home. The accused, identified as Firoz Shaikh alias Sunny, allegedly called the minors to his house and assaulted them.

The matter came to light after one of the children informed her mother, who then approached the police. A case has been registered under the relevant sections of the IPC and POCSO Act.

The accused has been taken into custody, and further investigation is underway. Police said the victims are being provided with medical and counselling support....