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Man Arrested in Karnataka for Allegedly Assaulting Hearing-Impaired Daughter
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News18•05-10-2026, 22:45
Man Arrested in Karnataka for Allegedly Assaulting Hearing-Impaired Daughter
- •A 30-year-old daily wage labourer from Bihar was arrested in Bengaluru South district for allegedly sexually assaulting his eight-year-old hearing-impaired daughter.
- •The abuse came to light when the girl was taken to a hospital for stomach pain, prompting doctors to alert the District Child Protection Unit.
- •Medical examinations confirmed the sexual assault, and police reviewed CCTV footage during the investigation.
- •After initially denying the allegations, the accused confessed to the crime during police interrogation.
- •A case has been registered at the Harohalli police station under the POCSO Act, and the accused has been remanded to judicial custody.
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A 30-year-old daily wage worker was arrested after his eight-year-old hearing-impaired daughter complained of stomach pain, leading a hospital and the District Child Protection Unit to uncover the sexual assault.
A case was registered against the accused at the Harohalli police station under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and he was remanded to judicial custody.
Police examined local CCTV footage which tracked the accused's suspicious movements, and after initial denial, he eventually confessed to the offence during police interrogation.
