Barmer/Pali, March 29 -- A 47-year-old man has been apprehended for allegedly attempting to rape his 17-year-old daughter in Pali district early on Saturday, police said, adding that he also seriously injured her and his wife with a sharp weapon when he was obstructed. According to the mother, who is undergoing treatment in the hospital, the incident occurred around 2am when her husband attempted to rape their daughter. When the girl raised an alarm and resisted, the mother woke up after hearing the screams and learned about the father's rape attempt from her daughter. Enraged, the accused husband attacked both the mother and daughter with a sharp weapon causing multiple injuries, police said. Both victims were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment and later referred to a higher facility. Their condition is reported as stable but they are still receiving medical care, police said. The accused father was also brought to the hospital by police on Saturday afternoon in an injured state. He reportedly sustained a leg fracture after jumping from the roof in an apparent attempt to escape, police said, adding that they have taken him into custody and are investigating the serious allegations made by the victims. Police have registered a case and are actively probing the matter, including the attempted rape and the assault on the mother and daughter. Further investigation is underway....