Yogesh K Porwar & Siddarath Sethia
The Gauribidanur police on Friday arrested a 30-year-old truck driver for torturing his three-year-old step daughter over a trivial row at home.
Based on the complaint filed by grandfather of the victim,the police arrested the accused identified as Amjad,charging him under various sections of JJ Act and also under attempt to murder for further investigations.
The accused was married to Zarim Taj ,20 months ago who was married twice earlier having three minor daughters including three-year-old daughter from the previous marriage .
Senior officer told reporters that the accused used to torture his step daughters and vent them mercilessly to vent out his frustration.
The accused on Friday assaulted the victim with rolling pin and even burnt her with cigarettes accusing her to crying and disturbing him while he was at home .
The victim,was rescued by mother with the help of neighbours and taken to Bowring hospital where he is under treatment .
