Mangalore, Feb 26, 2014 : A case of alleged sexual abuse of a two and a half year old girl which took place recently, has come to light quite late from the city.
It is learnt, the matter stood exposed when the child’s parents who hail from Manjeshwar admitted her to a private hospital for treatment of the injuries they found on the private parts of their little daughter. Sources said doctors have confirmed that the child has been raped.
The barbaric incident is learnt to have taken place when the couple had come to Mangalore for a short visit to their relative’s house. It is learnt, they are hesitant to lodge a complaint against the accused. Meanwhile, a police team led by Manjeshwar SI was in the city to investigate the case.
Sources say the parents of the victim want the case to be closed, possibly fearing disrepute. The Pandeshwar and Manjeshwar police are carrying out the investigations.