Amid the countrywide protests against rape and violence against women, a 52-year-old man was arrested last night for allegedly raping his 10-year-old daughter in Chattogram city's Kotwali area.

The 10-year-old victim has been admitted to the One Stop Crisis Centre of Chattogram Medical College hospital, said police.

The arrestee is a security guard in Chawkbazar.

Abdul Karim, officer-in-charge of Kotwali Police Station said, "The incident took place at Baluar Dighirpar area of Kotwali. Police held the culprit after getting a call at emergency helpline 999.

The OC said the victim's mother is an apparel worker.

Quoting the mother, the OC said that the culprit raped the child several times when she used to go out of the house for work.

After the child complained to her mother, she advised her to collect evidence. Today, the girl recorded the incident on her mobile. The mother then informed the police, the OC added.

Police seized the phone and immediately sent the girl to CMCH, he said, adding that a case will be filed in this connection.