NEW DELHI: An 11-year-old girl was allegedly raped by the son of a man in whose house her family lived as tenants, police said on Saturday.

According to police, the incident occurred on Tuesday when the 22-year-old accused lured the girl to his home to watch television.

He allegedly forced himself on her and threatened her with dire consequences if she told anyone about the incident, police said.

The girl subsequently complained of discomfort and bleeding in the genital area on the night of the incident.

When her parents took her to the hospital, she described the ordeal, the official said.

The parents contacted the police and a report was filed.

The defendant is the son of a man in whose house her family, who were laundry workers by profession, lived as tenants.

Police teams were formed to arrest the accused, who had already gone into hiding at that time, he said.

The defendant was arrested on Friday along with his father, who helped him escape, he said.

On Saturday, the victim’s family and relatives protested and demanded a harsh punishment for the accused.

They also attempted to block a road, but later called off the protests after a senior official assured the girl and her family of justice.

Police said the girl had been released from the hospital.

Further investigations are ongoing.