A migrant worker from Madhya Pradesh working in the Malappuram district of Kerala has been arrested for allegedly raping a 4-year-old girl. The incident happened at the Chelary of Malappuram on the evening of Thursday, August 3.
According to police, the 4-year-old girl and the defendant lived in the same area.
The defendant, a 30-year-old congressman, allegedly entered the neighborhood where she lived and raped her.
The girl's mother filed a complaint with the police, after which the accused was arrested. He has been living in Kerala for a year.
The girl and her mother arrived in Kerala six months ago. The girl's condition is stable.
Kerala Police said: “We are checking whether the defendant has any criminal history with the MP Police. The defendant was arrested on Friday, August 4.
