Kasargod: Police arrest man for raping child on August 15
Stephan Kayyar
Daijiworld Media Network – Kasargod (EP)
Kasargod, Oct 14: Kasargod police have arrested a person for allegedly raping a child, almost two months after the incident took place on August 15 this year.
The accused has been identified as Abdul Khader (29), a resident of Aryappady, Muttathodi here.
The police team led by circle inspector K Premsadan arrested Khader.
Khader is alleged to have forcibly taken away the fourth standard girl going home after Independence Day programme at her school. Abdul Khader and his friend are alleged to have taken the girl to their residence and raped her.
The incident came to light when her family questioned her the next day after observing that she was ill. The matter was informed to childline officials who spoke to the child and got more information.
The matter was subsequently reported to the police who have now succeeded in arresting Abdul Khader. They are on the lookout for his friend who was also said to be involved in the crime.