A 24-year-old ragpicker was arrested by the K.G. Halli police for allegedly abducting and sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl early on Saturday.
Around 3 a.m., Veeresh spotted the girl coming out of her makeshift house to go to the toilet. He abducted her, took her to an isolated place and raped her before dumping her in a semi-conscious state a few metres from her house, the police said.
Collapsed on the road
The accused, who was in an inebriated condition, threw stones at the window of a parked car while leaving the scene. The car alarm woke up a resident, who noticed the girl in a collapsed state on the road.
The police were alerted, and they admitted the child to the hospital. CCTV footage from the area showed a man carrying the semi-conscious girl.
After questioning residents, the police narrowed down on Veeresh. He was arrested on Saturday evening. He has confessed to the crime, said officials.
The family members of the victim had migrated from Chitradurga and were working as construction labourers in the city. Veeresh is also from Chitradurga and was acquainted with the family.
