Woman In Rawang Arrested For Allegedly Kicking 5-Year-Old And Rupturing Her Intestines
Authorities believe that the abuse stemmed from frustration as the girl was unable to stand, walk, or control bowel movements.
By Arisha Rozaidee — 06 Jan 2021, 07:34 PM
A woman in Rawang was recently arrested over suspected child abuse.
Police believe that she caused the death of her grandniece, whose autopsy revealed that she suffered from a ruptured intestine.
Gombak district police chief Arifai Tarawe told New Straits Times that around 7pm on 30 December, the victim's aunt found her unconscious at their family home in Kampung Sungai Chinchin.
She then contacted an ambulance and the child was pronounced dead before they reached Kuala Lumpur Hospital.
The victim's family claimed that the child experienced stomach pain and nausea before she was found unconscious.
Authorities noted that they also initially refused a post-mortem.
According to Harian Metro, at first, police classified the case as sudden death. However, they decided to reclassify it as murder following signs of foul play.
The grandaunt was named as the main suspect and she is said to have kicked the child, causing the girl's intestines to burst.
Upon further investigation, police also believe that the abuse stemmed from frustration as the girl was unable to stand nor walk. Arifai added that this condition caused her to be unable to control bowel movements.
"The victim also has a record of excess fluids in the brain besides having undergone surgery. She was, however, able to speak well," he said.
"Further tests also found old wounds on the victim's body caused by being poked by an ignited mosquito coil."
The victim's father, who works as a lorry driver, was oblivious to the abuse as he was often away from home
New Straits Times reported that police arrested three men and three women aged 25 to 55, including the main suspect, to assist in investigations.
The case will be investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
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