Mangalore, Jun 15: A minor girl was hospitalized in critical condition after she attempted to end her life by consuming chemicals at her house after being raped by a middle-aged man at Lingappayyakadu near Mulky on outskirts of the city.
The accused, identified as Manjunath alias Kalla Manja, president of JD(S) local booth committee, has been absconding.
However, police have managed to nab Kalla Manja's friend Manjula, who had allegedly supported the accused in this brutal crime.
The victim is a 14-year-old girl, who had remained home after completing class VII at a government school. Hailing from Dharward district, her parents are working as daily wage labourers near Mulky.
The incident took place on Friday when her parents had left home for work. It is learnt that the girl's neighbour Manjula invited her to the latter's house for food. When the girl entered Manjula's house, the latter locked the door. Munjula's friend Kalla Manja, who was waiting for the girl, raped her.
The rapist also threatened her of dire consequences, if she revealed the incident to anyone.
The girl, after returning home tried to end her life by consuming chemicals. She was immediately rushed to a hospital, where doctors confirmed the rape.
Mulky police have launched a manhunt for Kalla Manja, who is also a drug addict.
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