4-year-old boy tortured by parents rescued

Madurai: The Madurai district child welfare committee (CWC) rescued a 4-year-old child in Samayanallur who was abused for months by his mother and stepfather. Police have arrested G Suganya, 20, and M Gajendran, 37.

Following an alert from neighbours, the CWC rescued the boy with injuries all over his body and took him to the Samayanallur primary health centre.

“After the death of his biological father, who was based in Tirunelveli district, his mother moved back to her native Madurai and married for the second time. The stepfather, however turned abusive towards both the child and his wife,” said B Pandiarajan, CWC member.

On investigation, it came to light that the stepfather did not want to care for a child who was not his own. The mother too started abusing and blaming him often for her suffering at the new home as well.

The boy has been sent to a home through the specialised adoption agency and will be receiving care for his injuries and will also be rehabilitated.

A complaint has also been filed at the Samayanallur police station.

“We urge the public to immediately contact the CWC or the Childline to report incident of child abuse,” said Pandiarajan.