Balimela: In a shocking and shameful incident, a 40- year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping his 13-year-old daughter in Malkangiri district Friday.
The accused, Nitai Sarkar, allegedly raped the girl November 5 and threatened to kill her if she revealed the matter to anyone. However, the girl narrated her plight before a neighbour.
Nitai threatened his daughter again November 8. However, the girl exuded confidence and moved to the Orkel police station with the help of some neighbours.
Based on her complaint, Orkel police registered a case (395/23) and after questioning, Sarkar was arrested and forwarded to court. A medical examination was conducted on the girl and her statements were recorded in presence of a magistrate, IIC Dhiren Patnaik said.
Notably, Sarkar’s wife has been staying at her paternal house with her minor son after a family feud. While one of his daughters has got married, two others are continuing their study by residing in hostel. The heinous crime took place in the absence of his wife.
PNN