Kanpur: Teen accuses step-father of rape attempt

KANPUR: A 14-year-old girl on Friday accused her step-father of attempting to rape her when her mother had gone out for some work.
The incident which took place on March 1, came to light on March 13 (Friday), when the girl approached the police officials at Naubasta police station and narrated her ordeal. She stated in her complaint that on March 1 her father tried to exploit her sexually when her mother had gone somewhere. He had threatened her of attack with acid if she sought police help, she stated in the complaint.
Inspector, Naubasta, Ashish Shukla said, "The allegations made by the girl are serious. We are investigating the matter". The girl's medical would be conducted, he added.
Meanwhile police have booked the girl's father under relevant sections of IPC and the Pocso Act.
(The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme court directives on cases related to sexual assault)