Delhi man rapes daughter after mother leaves town, arrested
India
In a deeply troubling case from Paharganj, Delhi, a man was arrested for sexually assaulting his 14-year-old daughter after her mother left town about two weeks ago.
The girl bravely reached out to the police with support from her landlords, who are also her friends' parents.
Father confessed; girl threatened into silence
The girl told police her father threatened and hurt her to keep her silent. She said he "threatened her into silence" and "frequently assaulted her."
The father confessed during questioning. Police have charged him under strict child protection laws (POCSO Act), and the victim was sent for a medical examination.
Forensic evidence was collected from their home as the investigation continues.