48-year-old man arrested for sexual abuse of 10-year-old girl

by Misbah Abbas

Police has arrested a 48-year-old man who had been sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl in Gaafu Dhaalu atoll Hoadehdhoo island for one and half years.

The matter came to light when the girl's mother began to suspect that something was wrong, according to a source from the island.

The girl, who studies in grade 4, has admitted to the man molesting her and revealed details of the abuse. 

The island Council confirmed the arrest to CNM and CNM is informed that the man is now under custody at Gaafu Dhaalu atoll Thinadhoo police station. Police are now investigating the matter.

via CNM

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