Palakkad: The police said that the three-year-old girl, who was sexually abused, is out of danger.
The police informed that the child who survived the accident will be shifted to Thrissur Medical College Hospital.
In the incident, a 77-year-old native of Willunni is in police custody. He is being interrogated by the police.
A case has been registered against the accused under sections including POCSO.
The baby, who was sleeping on the roadside with his parents, was taken to a distance of 50 meters and subjected to exploitation.
The 77-year-old was arrested and handed over to the police by the parents who came running after hearing the baby’s cry.
The accused will be produced in court today. According to the police, the crime took place around 5:30 in the morning. Kunju is currently admitted to Palakkad District Hospital.