A 60-year-old farmer who allegedly raped his 1-year-old granddaughter, has been remanded in custody by Nausori Magistrate Chaitanya Latchman.
Magistrate Latchman said that this is an indictable offence and the case has been transferred to the Suva High Court.
A domestic violence restraining order has also been issued against the 60-year-old grandfather.
The alleged incident occurred in a settlement in Naitasiri between the 20th to the 28th of last month and the matter came to light when the child had complained to her mother.
The case will be called in the Suva High Court next Friday.
Meanwhile Police spokesperson, Ana Naisoro says in another incident a 22-year-old farmer is in custody for allegedly raping a 1-year-old girl in a settlement in Taveuni.
The two were staying together and the matter came to light when the child’s mother saw the victim lying motionless in pain yesterday morning.
The suspect has been taken to the Labasa Police Station where he will be questioned as investigations continue.
