Karnataka Tragedy: Father Arrested for Year-Long Rape of Minor Daughter
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Synopsis
In a harrowing incident from Gadag, Karnataka, a 55-year-old father was arrested for allegedly raping his 16-year-old daughter for a year. The victim, who is pregnant, is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital. This case adds to the worrying trend of sexual violence against minors in the region.
Key Takeaways
- A 55-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping his minor daughter.
- The victim is a 16-year-old girl who is now pregnant.
- The incidents occurred over a year in their home.
- The accused threatened his daughter to keep her silent.
- A case has been registered under the POCSO Act.
Gadag, April 9 (NationPress) A 55-year-old man has been apprehended in Karnataka's Gadag district for allegedly raping his minor daughter over the course of a year. The 16-year-old victim, who is now pregnant, has been taken to the Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) for medical care.
The police report indicates that the man repeatedly sexually assaulted his daughter at their home, exploiting moments when no one else was present. The accused used threats to ensure his daughter remained silent about the horrific acts.
Authorities have arrested the suspect and are in the process of conducting a DNA test.
A case has been filed against him under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Further details about this disturbing incident are expected to be released soon.
This is not an isolated occurrence in the state, as Karnataka has witnessed several alarming incidents of sexual violence.
In January 2024, a 15-year-old girl in Mandya district, who had been sexually assaulted by her neighbor, tragically took her own life after discovering she was pregnant.
In another incident, a 10-year-old girl was raped by her Principal in August 2023 within the jurisdiction of the Varthur police station in Bengaluru. The police arrested the accused Principal. Following the assault, he reportedly gave the girl a cake. Upon returning home, the girl complained of stomach pain to her parents, who then took her to the hospital, where she disclosed the incidents to her mother.
Her parents subsequently filed a complaint with the police, leading to a case being registered under the provisions of the POCSO Act.
