Bhubaneswar, March 29 -- A 12-year-old domestic help was rescued with multiple burn and assault injuries from a house in Sailashree Vihar in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on Sunday morning, following which the homeowner was detained, police said.

The minor girl, who allegedly endured prolonged physical and mental abuse, is currently undergoing treatment at Capital Hospital and is reported to be stable but under close medical observation.

Based on a complaint filed by child protection workers, Chandrasekharpur police registered a case and detained the employer, Umesh Chandra Samal, for questioning. Police said further investigation is underway and evidence is being collected.

According to police officers, a local resident alerted the police and ...