Gujarat man, 70, molests 3-year-old granddaughter in absence of family, arrested

Police said the elderly man allegedly took advantage of the family's absence and sexually assaulted the child. He allegedly inflicted serious injuries on her private parts.

In Short

• Child was allegedly left in the care of her maternal grandfather at home
• Family found 3-year-old bleeding profusely after returning home that evening
• Police register case following mother's complaint; further investigation underway

A 70-year-old man was arrested in Gujarat's Surat after allegedly molesting his three-year-old granddaughter and inflicting serious injuries on her while other family members were away from home, police said.

The incident took place in the Dindoli police station area on November 8. According to the complaint filed by the child's mother, the family had gone to clean their new house at around 3 pm during the Diwali holidays. As the three-year-old girl was sleeping at home, she was left in the care of her maternal grandfather.

Police said the elderly man allegedly took advantage of the family's absence and sexually assaulted the child. He allegedly inflicted serious injuries on her private parts.

When the family returned home in the evening, they found the child bleeding profusely. On being questioned by her parents, the girl began crying and communicated through gestures what had happened to her.

The family subsequently questioned the grandfather, who allegedly confessed to the act, according to the complaint.

Following the incident, the child's family approached the Dindoli police station and lodged a written complaint against the 70-year-old man. Based on the complaint, police registered a case under the relevant sections and arrested the accused.

Further legal proceedings and an investigation into the incident are underway.

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