A 32-year-old man of Chipata has allegedly been caught pants down by his wife defiling his step-daughter.

Dodia Miti, of Kasinje village was caught by his wife around 12:00 hours molesting his step daughter in their house.

Eastern Province police deputy commanding officer Lucky Munkondya said the incident occurred this month on January 7.

Ms Munkondya said the suspect took advantage of his daughter when he found her at home alone.