Praneet Chivate, 45, of Nashua, was arrested on April 24 for allegedly assaulting a young girl. Courtesy photo/Nashua Police Department

NASHUA – Praneet Chivate, 45, of Nashua, was taken into custody on April 24 for allegedly assaulting a young girl.

According to the Nashua Police Department, officers acted on a letter from the state Division for Children, Youth and Families indicating that Praneet had physically abused a young girl for several days.

Praneet has been charged with three counts of second degree assault (domestic violence).

He was held without bail and was scheduled to be arraigned in Nashua District Court on April 27.

Under state law, if convicted, Praneet could face up to 21 years in prison, up to 15 years of probation and up to $12,000 in fines.