Hyderabad, Feb. 27 -- A 17-year-and-half-old neighbor in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district allegedly raped a five-year-old girl leaving her with severe injuries, including bite marks on her face and private parts.

The victim, who required 28 stitches, is currently fighting for her life in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Kamala Raja Hospital in Gwalior. Doctors reported that her private parts were severely damaged, necessitating a complex reconstructive surgery.

17-yr-old rape accused to be tried as juvenile offender

The incident occurred on February 22 when the accused, reportedly intoxicated, lured the girl from her rooftop to a nearby abandoned house. There, he raped her and repeatedly slammed her head against a wall.

Hearing the ...