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Man Arrested in Karnataka Over Alleged Assault of Daughter

Man Arrested in Karnataka Over Alleged Assault of Daughter
Man held for sexually assaulting hearing-impaired minor daughter in K’taka · theprint.in

Police in Karnataka arrested a man after his eight-year-old daughter was allegedly sexually assaulted.

The girl is hearing-impaired.

She was taken to a hospital because her stomach hurt.

Doctors suspected that she might have been harmed and contacted child-protection officials.

A medical examination indicated that sexual assault may have happened.

Police investigated and questioned the man.

They said he later confessed during questioning.

He was arrested under a law that protects children and sent to judicial custody.

The report does not say why the alleged assault happened.

Key facts

Accused
A 30-year-old man, originally from Bihar
Child
His eight-year-old daughter, who is hearing-impaired
Reported location
Bengaluru South district, Karnataka
Hospital alert
Doctors suspected sexual abuse and alerted the District Child Protection Unit
Police investigation
Police examined CCTV footage and questioned the accused
Legal action
A case was registered under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
Custody
The accused was remanded to judicial custody

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