A 16-Year-Old Has Been Arrested For Rape After Impregnating His 13-Year-Old Girlfriend
The boy is being investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code for rape.
By Katrina Khairul Azman — 25 Mar 2018, 05:07 PM
On Tuesday, 20 March, a 16-year-old boy in Kedah was arrested for allegedly impregnating his 13-year-old girlfriend
According to New Straits Times, the girl, who dropped out of school, is currently 26 weeks into her pregnancy.
The boy, whose remand will be extended to facilitate the police investigation, is being investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code for rape.
Kubang Pasu district police chief Superintendent Mohd Ismail Ibrahim revealed that the police were notified through a call from a doctor in Bukit Kayu Hitam
The young girl, who went to the health clinic for a medical check up, was accompanied by her family and the boy.
"The doctor who treated her suspected something amiss and contacted the Bukit Kayu Hitam police station before referring the case to the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital," he explained.
Mohd Ismail revealed that the girl's relationship with the boy began when she was 10-years-old
She admitted that they have had sexual intercourse several times, including in her home while her parents were out.
He added that the girl’s parents have since decided to arrange for the young couple to be married.