Deoria, Oct. 24 -- A shocking incident unfolded in the Khukhundu police station area of Deoria district today, when a father allegedly ended his life following the rape of his six-year-old daughter by his friend. Police have confirmed that an investigation into the matter is underway.

According to Station House Officer (SHO) Dinesh Kumar Mishra, the accused is a friend and co-worker of the victim's father. On the night of October 21, a serious incident took place at the child's home, when the father's friend allegedly raped the 6-year-old girl.

When the father came to know about it, he attacked the accused on his private part resulting in critical injuries. The accused was admitted to the medical college for treatment and remains under po...