Narora (Uttar Pradesh): A man has been arrested for reportedly beating his 12-year-old daughter to death over accusations of stealing a packet of candy from a local shop.

Police identified the accused as Pushpendra alias Pappu Sharma, a resident of Ratanpur village. The arrest was made on Sunday following a complaint filed by the victim’s mother, Aarti, on March 27.

According to police officials, the incident came to light after a shopkeeper informed Pushpendra that his daughter had allegedly taken a packet of candy without paying. Enraged by the accusation, the father allegedly assaulted the child with a stick in a fit of anger, leading to her death.

Based on the complaint, authorities registered a First Information Report (FIR) at the Narora police station and launched an investigation. The accused was subsequently taken into custody.

Station House Officer (SHO) Ganga Prasad Arya confirmed that the weapon used in the assault, a stick, has been recovered based on the accused’s disclosure.

The tragic incident has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over rising cases of domestic violence and crimes against children in India. Authorities have assured strict legal action as the investigation continues.