Kochi: A navy personnel was arrested on Thursday for impregnating a minor girl here.

He has been identified as Hans Raj (26), a native of Behror in Alwar district, Rajasthan.

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The crime came to light after the 17-year-old girl developed a baby bump. She was by then eight months pregnant.

The girl later revealed that she was sexually assaulted by Raj who lived next door.

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Raj is already married. Apparently, the crime was committed when Raj's 20-year-old wife returned home for childbirth.

They have a six-month-old baby.

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Though Raj initially denied these allegations, he confessed to the crime during questioning.