During the probe, her father, a sweeper, denied sexually abusing the 20-year-old. The man also has two other children, including a daughter, who are speech- and hearing-impaired. He came under suspicion after failing to lodge a complaint regarding the victim
The arrest came after DNA tests on 17 samples collected from the area confirmed his biological link to the foetus. Representational Pic
A 50-year-old conservancy worker from south Mumbai was arrested on Thursday for allegedly raping his 20-year-old speech- and hearing-impaired daughter and impregnating her, police said, according to PTI.
The arrest came after DNA tests on 17 samples collected from the area confirmed his biological link to the foetus, the official added.
“Two persons arrested for sexually assaulting the victim were among the 17 whose samples were collected for DNA testing. The incident came to light on September 22 last year, when the victim complained of stomach pain to her grandmother through gestures. She was admitted to a hospital in the city, where it was found that she was five months pregnant,” he said, reported PTI.
Hospital authorities immediately informed the police, following which a case of rape was registered against unidentified persons, the official added.
“During the probe, her father, a sweeper, denied sexually abusing the 20-year-old. The man also has two other children, including a daughter, who are speech- and hearing-impaired. He came under suspicion after failing to lodge a complaint regarding the victim. Two others were also arrested from the locality after their roles came to light,” the official said, reported PTI.
“The forensic science lab report received on January 27 confirmed a DNA match linking the victim's father to the foetus. He was arrested and later produced before a court that remanded him in judicial custody. The roles of other suspects are under investigation,” the official added.
Class 8 girl raped, impregnated by neighbour in Gurugram
In another similar shocking incident, a Class 8 girl was allegedly raped and impregnated by her neighbour in Gurugram's Sector 10, police said on Thursday, reported PTI.
The incident, which reportedly occurred last month, came to light on Monday when the 14-year-old complained of severe abdominal pain. She was immediately taken to a hospital, where doctors confirmed her pregnancy and alerted the authorities.
According to PTI, the girl is currently undergoing treatment and recorded her statement before a magistrate late Tuesday evening.
Following her complaint, an FIR was registered against the accused under the POCSO Act at Sector 10 police station.
Police identified the accused as a 19-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh, who worked as a helper in the same company as the victim’s mother. He reportedly lived alone in a rented accommodation near the girl’s house and fled to evade arrest.
“The accused is currently absconding. Our teams are conducting raids, and he will be arrested soon,” a senior police officer said, reported PTI.
(With PTI inputs)
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