Lucknow: A 12-year-old girl was raped by her alcoholic father in Chitrakoot district on Monday night. The incident came to light when the girl escaped from her house, along with her six-year-old brother and approached police.
The matter has been reported from a village falling under Mau police station. The girl also told to police that her father was violent because of which, their mother too left the house a fortnight ago.
Police lodged a case under relevant sections and arrested the accused. Chitrakoot SP Vrinda Shukla said police were trying to put the case in fast track court. She added that after medical examination, the girl was handed over to Childline along with her brother for relief.
