Class VII Girl Delivers Baby In Tamil Nadu's Tirupattur; 22-Year-Old Neighbour Arrested

In Tamil Nadu's Tirupattur, a 12-year-old girl delivered a baby boy on May 3, after which the hospital management informed the child welfare committee, social welfare office and police. On May 4, the minor's father lodged a police complaint against their neighbour, who is a 22-year-old construction worker, for sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions. Following the lodging of complaint, the accused absconded. However, he was arrested on May 18.