A 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a farm labourer in Jamnagar district of Gujarat seven months ago.
The incident came to light on Tuesday after the minor gave birth to a child at GG Hospital in the district, following which the local police was alerted.
Soon after, a case of minor rape was registered and a search for the girl’s father was launched. According to preliminary investigation, the girl was raped seven months ago in a farm on the outskirts of Anandpar village in Dhrol taluka where her father worked.
The accused, identified as Anesh Kalubhai Bhuriya, who used to work in a neighbouring farm, had allegedly raped the girl thrice at the time. Further investigation is underway.