A class I was allegedly sexually abused by a 60-year-old neighbour in Hebbal on Monday evening. The girl was five year-old.
Based on the complaint by the mother of the girl, Hebbal police arrested the man. The arrested has been identified as Krishna Reddy, 60, a cab driver.
According to Police ,the mother and the daughter lived alone in a rented house in the area as the mother had separated from her husband .
On Monday evening, the mother had gone out for tailoring work for a living when the incident is said to have occurred.
The five year-old girl complained of pain in her private parts at night and when asked by her mother, she revealed that Krishna Reddy abused her.
The girl was immediately taken to a nearby private hospital where she is being treated. Medical examination was conducted at Baptist Hospital.
Krishna Reddy was a habitual drinker and was known to the girl. Police said he was in an inebriated condition when arrested.