Buri Ram police turn blind eye to repeated rape of mentally challenged teenager
A family in Buri Ram province is calling for help after little has been done to punish the rapist of a 14-year-old girl, who is now seven months pregnant.
The girl, who reportedly suffers from mental damage, has been living with her uncle and aunt after her parents separated.
Her guardians told reporters on Wednesday (August 26) their niece had been raped by a 65-year-old neighbour called Chai and that they only realised this when her pregnancy started showing five months later.
The uncle and aunt said they filed a police report two months ago, but nothing has been done since.
Upon visiting Chai’s home nearby, his wife told reporters that the allegation was true as he had confessed to raping the girl because she usually came over to ask for food.
Meanwhile, Chai said he had raped the girl several times as a punishment for stealing his money, adding that he will take responsibility by adopting the child.
However, the girl’s uncle and aunt have refused the offer and want legal action to be taken against the man.