Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A man allegedly sexually assaulted his minor daughter at a remote village in Peddapanjani mandal of Palamaner division on Friday (January 2, 2026) night. Palamaner police registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and launched a search for the accused. According to police, the accused, allegedly in an inebriated state, dragged the minor girl out of the house and assaulted her in a nearby forested area. When the girl’s grandmother attempted to intervene and stop the assault, the accused reportedly attacked her as well. Police said the victim is the daughter of the accused’s first wife. Following the incident, the girl was rushed to the area hospital for treatment. Published – January 03, 2026 01:52 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Introspect before levelling allegations: BJP hits out at Ajit Pawar over ‘corruption’ allegations Fake degree case: Shimla court declares private varsity promoters fugitive economic offenders