Police in Mchinji have arrested a 40 year old man for allegedly defiling his 15 year old biological daughter.
Mchinji police Officer-in-charge George Mtetemera has confirmed of the development.
According to Mtetemera, medical report confirmed that the girl had been defiled after she was taken to the hospital.
The suspect hails from Malungo village, in the area of Traditional Authority Mkanda in the district.
Few weeks ago women rights campaigners also took to the streets where they protested against the against the increased rape cases in the country.
Women in media also protested and demanded that all the perpetrators should be given stiff punishment such as castration or being given death penalty.
Meanwhile, state president Lazarus Chakwera has instituted presidential taskforce on the same under the Ministry of Homeland Security to ensure that the safety of women and girls is guaranteed.
On the other hand the Malawi Police Service (MPS) has also said that they will provide all the needed security to women and girls.
