Man arrested for raping mentally challenged daughter

A 45-year-old man,who had allegedly raped his mentally challenged daughter several times,was arrested after DNA tests revealed that he had fathered his daughters baby.

Police said the mans 21-year-old daughter became pregnant and gave birth to a boy seven months ago. The accused used to allegedly rape her when his wife and another mentally challenged daughter were away from their home at Vadama in Mala in Thrissur district.

The girls mother filed a complaint last year after nuns of an institution she was going informed her that she seemed to be pregnant. On medical examination,it was found that she was five months pregnant.

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A probe once again began in the case after a new police officer,circle inspector K A Francis– took charge.

The accused,Anto,was questioned by police several times and was directed to undergo DNA tests,following which he confessed to the crime,police said. The tests also revealed that he had fathered his grandson,police said.

At least 13 persons underwent DNA tests during the investigation.

Anto was produced before a Judicial First Class Magistrate Court which remanded him to 14 days judicial custody.

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