IDUKKI: In a bizarre incident, an inmate of

sub-jail in Idukki, accused of raping his daughter, cut off his penis. The 42-year-old man from Vandiperiyar used the blade provided by jail authorities for shaving to commit the act.

The jail officials immediately rushed him to Peermade taluk hospital and later admitted him to Kottayam Medical College Hospital. The condition of the accused is stable, said jail officials. The doctors managed to sew back the body part and he is said to be out of danger.

As per jail rules, the inmates are allowed to shave on Tuesdays and the authorities provide them with razor and blade.

The man was booked for raping her daughter four months ago and though the court had granted him bail, no one came forward to help him meet the conditions of bail.

"He claimed that he didn't commit the crime," said a jail department official.

"When the jail authorities informed us about the incident, we provided escort and other assistance to admit the man to Kottayam Medical College Hospital," said Peermade sub-inspector Rajesh.