Mother's Anger: Disturbing Allegations of Child Assault Emerge
A 10-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted by his mother for not taking his studies seriously. The incident, reported by the Child Helpline, revealed old injuries on the boy, prompting a detailed investigation. The mother has admitted to the assault due to the child's stubbornness.
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A disturbing case has surfaced in Dharwad City where a 10-year-old boy was reportedly assaulted by his mother for his irregular school attendance and perceived lack of seriousness in studies, according to police.
The incident, now under investigation, was brought to light by the Child Helpline. Police Commissioner N Shashikumar confirmed the mother's admission to the assault, carried out in a moment of anger. Further examination revealed the boy had old injuries, prompting a thorough investigation by the authorities.
The District Child Protection Officer, Deepa Javur, indicated that upon receiving the report, officials immediately attended to the boy, finding burn injuries on his body. The boy's father has been absent for four years, and the mother defended her actions by citing the boy's supposed stubbornness. A detailed probe is underway.