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Child dies after allegedly assaulted by mother
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Protect us -- Children participate in a rally to spread public awareness on the need to prevent violence against children. (Tempo/-)
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child was pronounced dead at a hospital after it was allegedly assaulted by its mother on Jl. Asem Raya in Duri Kepa, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, on Saturday.
The five-year-old child died at Graha Kedoya Hospital with bruises found on its body.
West Jakarta Police criminal investigation head Sr. Adj. Comr. Edy Sitepu confirmed that the incident occurred.
“After doctors at Graha Kedoya Hospital examined [the body] of the victim, they found bruises on the feet and right hand, as well as traces of rope on the hands and feet,” Edy said as quoted by kompas.com on Sunday.
When the police checked the crime scene on Jl. Asem Raya, they found cuts of plastic rope that were allegedly used to tie the victim.
According to a witness, Mariono, 40, a ride-haul motorcycle transportation driver, the mother ordered his service to head to Graha Kedoya Hospital, bringing along the child who seemed to be in weak condition.
“When they reached the hospital, doctors pronounced the child dead,” Edy said.
The case is currently being investigated by the Kebon Jeruk Police and the West Jakarta Police.
