Caretaker booked for raping ailing man’s daughter

A caretaker hired to look after a bedridden man has been accused of raping his employer’s daughter, the authorities concerned confirmed on Monday.

The Dehlon police registered a case on Sunday against the caretaker, Manish Kumar, following a complaint from the girl residing in a village under the Dehlon police jurisdiction. Investigating officer Jarnail Singh said the police were conducting raids to apprehend the suspect and expect to arrest him soon.

As per the girl’s complaint, her father had been bedridden for an extended period due to illness, prompting family members to hire Manish as his caretaker. The victim reported that shortly after his arrival, the suspect began intimidating family members and engaging in improper acts with her.

A few days ago, when the girl’s mother fell ill, her brother took her to a hospital. Taking advantage of the situation, Manish sexually assaulted her. After the act, the suspect fled the scene after threatening to kill the girl.

ASI Jarnail Singh reiterated that the police have registered a case against the suspect based on the girl’s complaint and assured that he would be arrested soon.