A man allegedly raped a three-year-old girl in Kanota area of Jaipur in Rajasthan on Monday night, PTI reported. The man, Raiger, reportedly lives in the same neighbourhood as the child.

“The girl was playing with other children outside her house when the accused, Pawan Raiger, took her to an isolated corner and raped her,” Station House Officer at Kanota Police Station Gaurishankar Bohara said.

Bohara said the child’s mother came out of the house after hearing her cries. She tried to catch of Raiger, but he managed to escape.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Kunwar Rastradeep said they are searching for Raiger, who worked as a labourer. He added that Raiger had been drinking when he committed the crime. Police have registered a case of rape against Raiger and have booked him under relevant sections of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

Deputy Superintendent of JK Lone Hospital Archana Johri said the girl was admitted to the surgical ICU of JK Lone hospital and her condition was stable.