Bangalore, Feb 11 (PTI): The body of a six year-old girl, who was allegedly raped and then smothered to death, has been found in an under-construction building near here, police said today.
The girl, daughter of daily-wagers, hailed from Siruguppa taluk in Bellary.
Police said the parents had left the girl alone to look after her two-year-old brother but when they returned they found her missing and lodged a complaint.
The girl's body was found in the building under construction last night, police said, adding, a medical report indicated that she was raped before being smothered.