Man Held for Sexually Abusing His 15-Year-Old Daughter, Impregnating Her in Kerala
While the girl stated to the police, revealing the abuse by her father, the mother claimed she was unaware of the pregnancy. The abuse took place in the residential quarters where the family, including five children, resided.
Thiruvananthapuram: A 48-year-old man was arrested in Kasargod district of Kerala on Tuesday for sexually assaulting his 15-year-old daughter, leading to her pregnancy, Hosdurg police said.
The matter came to light when the girl, a tenth standard student, gave birth to a baby at her house on July 23. The girl and the newborn were admitted to a private hospital in Kanhangad following excessive bleeding after the delivery.
The hospital authorities immediately contacted the police officials concerned and informed them about the incident. The accused, who was in the Gulf, was brought back to the state. During interrogation, he confessed to sexually abusing his daughter.
Meanwhile, DNA samples of both the father and the girl have been sent for testing. The accused told police that he sexually abused his daughter under the influence of alcohol.
While the girl stated to the police, revealing the abuse by her father, the mother claimed she was unaware of the pregnancy. The abuse took place in the residential quarters where the family, including five children, resided.
The girl was discharged after post-pregnancy medical care, while the newborn is under the care of the Child Welfare Committee.