VAZHAKULAM: Police have arrested 27-year old Madrassa employee and Tamil Nadu Dindigal native Sharafuddin, in a rape case of 13 year old minor girl.

The eighth grade student is now two months pregnant. The abuse started last November. The incident came to light last Monday when biology teacher at the school took a class on menstruation. When the teacher told her that she would stop menstruating if she got pregnant, the child revealed to her friend that she was not menstruating. The friend shared the information with the teacher. The headmaster informed Childline. It was in their counseling that the girl revealed the details. He then informed the police and arrested the accused.

The child was examined at Kalamassery Medical College Hospital and the police has planned to conduct a DNA test.

Sharaffudin started working in madrassa as a helper seven years ago.Although he is from Tamil Nadu, he speaks Malayalam well. The arrest happened ashe was about to get married next month. He also takes tuition for children.

The accused, who was produced in court, was remanded. The Child Welfare Committee will visit the child on Friday.