A six-year-old girl was attacked in a public toilet in south-east Delhi today and police were awaiting a medical report to ascertain whether she was sexually assaulted.

New Delhi: A six-year-old girl was attacked in a public toilet in south-east Delhi today and police were awaiting a medical report to ascertain whether she was sexually assaulted.

The incident was reported from Gautampuri and the victim has been taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre where doctors said her condition is stable.

One person, the caretaker of the toilet, has been arrested while 22 others were detained for questioning, a senior police official said.

"The girl was found injured. We are awaiting medical examination report through which only we can ascertain whether she was sexually assaulted," the official said.

The girl lived in the slum cluster in Gautampuri and was attacked inside the toilet cpmplex nearby.

Sources said girl, daughter of a balloon seller, suffered some injuries which appeared to have been inflicted with a sharp object.

She was operated upon by doctors.

Sources said police received a call around 3:30 pm when someone walked into the men's section of the toilet and saw the victim in a semi-nude condition.

Among the detained are a security guard and locals.

PTI