India, Nov. 9 -- The Goa Police have launched a manhunt in connection with the alleged rape of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl, who was found injured inside an abandoned building in Mapusa, North Goa, on Sunday night.

Eyewitnesses told local news channels that the girl had allegedly been left unattended by her father, who they described as alcoholic. The suspect is believed to have approached the child on the pretext of helping her find her father before taking her to the abandoned building.

The minor, who comes from a financially disadvantaged family, was found injured at the site. A medical examination confirmed that she had been sexually assaulted, following which the police registered a case of kidnapping and sexual assault against...