Udupi: Shocking - Man Accused of Raping Daughter, Fathering her Child
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, Jan 8: A shocking incident of a man allegedly raping his daughter for nearly a year and even fathering her child was reported here on Monday January 7.
The accused, Shankar Poojary (50) of Yadadi-Matyadi under Kota police station limits, has been arrested.
As per the complaint lodged by the locals in the Kota police station, Poojary has been allegedly raping his 25-year-old daughter for the past 11 months.
Sources said that Poojary had threatened his daughter with dire consequences if she revealed the matter to anyone.
However, the issue came to light after the woman delivered a baby last month. It is suspected that the woman was made pregnant by her father.
Poojary has two unmarried daughters. His son passed away in an accident last year, and since then he has been spending the amount received as pension on alcohol. It is learnt that he used to come home in a drunken stupor and allegedly rape his daughter.
Sources said that the daughter and her mother along with the baby have taken refuge in an undisclosed location fearing for their safety.
Kota police are investigating.