The FIR alleged that the the accused repeatedly sexually assaulted his 13-year-old granddaughter while her parents were away and threatened to kill her if she told anyone about it.
After the FIR was filed, a medical check-up of the victim confirmed that she was sexually assaulted.
After taking her statement, we apprehended the accused person and started a more thorough investigation, an officer of Hailakandi Sadar Police Station told reporters.
Hailakandi DSP Leena Doley said an investigation into the case is currently underway.
After he was produced before a court on Wednesday, the accused has been remanded for two days of police custody.
According to the police, the man was charged under provisions of POCSO Act.