INDIA – A man identified as Abdul Hussein, is accused of gagging and tying up his 10-year-old daughter before burying her in the ground because she was a girl while his wife was out.

According to police in India, Abdul Hussein was seen digging a pit in his back garden while his wife was out, and then put his daughter in the hole with her hands roped together and her mouth taped up.

When Abdul’s wife returned home he put a bamboo basket over their daughter’s head, with the intention of burying her completely, later on, media reports.

But his wife began to question where the little girl was, and she was soon discovered by neighbours.

They are said to have beaten up the dad before calling the police.

Abdul was then arrested, and now faces a charge of attempted murder.