Udupi: Toddler severely injured in disturbing assault; investigation underway


Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi

Udupi, Sep 14: A shocking incident has emerged in Udupi where a three-and-a-half-year-old child has been the victim of a severe assault.

On Thursday, September 13, in the morning a child, named Prerith, was brought to the Udupi Government Hospital by his mother due to her own health issues. During the examination, severe injuries were found on the child's body.

Noting the severity of the injuries, health officials referred the child to the district hospital for further treatment.

The District Child Protection Unit also visited the hospital for an assessment. Following a complaint filed by the Child Protection Officer, a case was registered at the Amasebailu Police Station on Friday.


Amasebailu police station - File picture

The child’s mother, Poornapriya, has not provided any information regarding the injuries, and due to the child's unconscious state, no details about the cause of the injuries are available. The police have begun an investigation into the case.

Nagarathna Nayak, the child protection officer, stated that the injuries on the child are significant and indicate a severe assault.

According to the information provided by the district health officer, the team visited the hospital, received updates on the child’s condition, and confirmed that the child is currently undergoing treatment and is in the process of recovery.

The child protection Unit has formally lodged a complaint at the Amasebailu Police Station regarding the incident.

 

 

  

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, India

    Sat, Sep 14 2024

    “Parents must be strictly questioned about the injuries on the body of a child.”

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  • amar, Mangalore/abudhabi

    Sat, Sep 14 2024

    do not leave such people who harmed this child. punish them. child authority /police should do detailed investigation and punish these idiots.

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  • Deshbhakt, Mangalore

    Sat, Sep 14 2024

    The mother is said to have her own health issues. Probably she caused the injuries with no correct presence of mind due to illness. Aren't there any family members to help her ? where is the father of the child ? Went protecting cows ? What a cruel society we are living in !

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  • Rita, Germany

    Mon, Sep 16 2024

    Deshbhakt Mangalore ,I am sure mother too had health issue ,may be she too had some problem with her husband?Even to child was beaten by him and ordered strict not to reveal?Who knows what goes on between four walls at home?

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