IDUKKI: An 11-year-old boy has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act and Section 376 (rape) of the IPC after a12-year-old girl who had an

, claimed that she was impregnated by the boy.

It has been revealed that the children who were relatives, lived together at the same home, when the girl became pregnant.

Police officers said it is the first such case ever reported in the district.

The incident came to light when the girl was taken to a hospital after she fainted in the class. Subsequently, Childline officials were informed about the incident.

“A case was registered as per the statement given by the girl to the Childline officials. Presently, both the children and their families are living in Kottayam. The incident occurred a few months ago when the families were residing in Kumily,” said a police officer attached to the Kumily station.

“We need to conduct a DNA test on the boy soon,” said the officer.