Father checks CCTV footage, finds friend raping his 4-year-old daughter

A 34-year-old father was shocked to find his 4-year-old daughter being raped by his sister's friend.

Gunjesh Tiwari, a resident of Dombivali allegedly raped the 4-year-old girl inside the ready-made clothing shop at Kalyan. The father found the CCTV footage with Tiwari indulging in unnatural sex and raping his daughter.

The CCTV footage has been submitted and a formal complaint was registered at Kolsewadi police station.

"The CCTV footage is clear as the accused picks up the girl and keeps her near him and is seen violating the girl," said a Kolsewadi police officer.

"The accused was unaware that his entire act was captured on CCTV. He first denied the act but later confessed," said the official.

"We have conducted the medical examination and are awaiting the reports. We are investigating the matter," said MS Mane, Investigation officer, Kolsewadi police station.

A case has been registered under section 376 for rape and 377 for unnatural sex, of the Indian Penal Code and under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.