Father arrested for allegedly molesting teenage daughter

A 45-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly molesting his teenage daughter at his house on the outskirts of the city, police said.

The accused identified as Nataraj, a daily wager, in an inebriated state, reportedly molested and sexually abused her on the night of November 13, police said.

His wife had gone to attend a condolence meeting.

The girl, a Class 9 student, informed her mother, when she returned home the next day, based on which a complaint was lodged, police said, adding, Nataraj was arrested past midnight last night.