A 12-Year-Old Girl In Terengganu Was Raped And Impregnated By Her Own Father

A doctor's checkup revealed that she was seven weeks pregnant during UPSR.

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A man in Kuala Terengganu was recently brought to trial for raping and impregnating his 12-year-old daughter

Berita Harian reported that he was charged at the Sessions Court for two counts of rape, but pleaded not guilty.

The first count alleged that the 41-year-old raped his daughter around 3am to 4am between mid-July to early August at a house in Kuala Terengganu.

Meanwhile, the second count accused him of repeating the offence between 3am and 4am on 17 August at the same location.

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While sitting for her Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR), the victim felt nauseous and vomited.
A doctor's check-up later revealed that she was already seven weeks pregnant.

According to Astro Awani, the girl's enraged mother filed a police report against her husband.

He was apprehended by the police on Thursday, 12 September.

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If found guilty, the man could be charged under Section 376B of the Penal Code for incest

The trial will resume on Friday, 25 October and he was not allowed bail.

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Image via Astro Awani

The maximum penalty is a 30-year imprisonment and 10 counts of whipping.

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