Alleged Rape Victim Has Now Been Remanded For 7 Days Over Death Of Newborn
The remand order was issued at the Kemaman Hospital Maternity Ward where the teenage mother is receiving post-natal treatment.
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Today, 9 February, Magistrate Tengku Eliana Tuan Kamaruzaman issued a remand order of seven days against a 15-year-old alleged rape victim after her newborn baby boy was found stabbed to death
The remand order was issued at the Kemaman Hospital Maternity Ward where the teenage mother has been warded since Tuesday, 8 February, to receive post-natal treatment, according to a report by Bernama.
The girl has been remanded from today to facilitate investigation into the case involving the death of her newborn baby boy, who is believed to have been stabbed by sharp objects.
She was arrested after a police report was lodged yesterday morning
Police found several sharp objects with traces of blood in the house where she has been staying with her mother. It was reported that the girl dropped out of school three years ago.
Kemaman police chief Supt Hanyan Ramlan said the girl's family members were not at home during the incident and an initial investigation revealed that the baby was allegedly stabbed by the 15-year-old.
"The baby was delivered by a 15-year-old girl at her house, assisted by a friend. The latter then rushed to inform a nearby clinic about the delivery while the teen mother and her baby stayed at home," he said.
According to Hanyan, clinic personnel found the baby bleeding when they arrived at the scene. The baby was confirmed dead despite being rushed to the clinic and given emergency aid.
It was earlier reported that the man, who allegedly raped the victim, has been identified. However, there's been no further update on that.
The man is being investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code for rape.
It was not reported if police have managed to detain the suspect.
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1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)
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