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A shocking incident came to light in the village of Hatianali, under Balipata panchayat within Chhendipada police limits, where a couple was arrested for allegedly branding their own son with a hot iron. Subash Chandra Pradhan and his wife Manjulata were taken into custody after it was discovered that they had resorted to this extreme act of punishment for the boy’s truancy.
The 12-year-old victim, who is from Subash’s first marriage, had reportedly been instructed by his stepmother, Manjulata, to stop attending school. Instead of going to school, the boy had been spending his time playing at home. On August 9, when Subash returned from work and learned that his son had once again skipped school, he became furiously angry.
According to police sources, before the boy could explain himself, Manjulata informed Subash that their son had not attended school for almost a month, despite her attempts to convince him. Fuelled by rage, Subash proceeded to tie up his son with a rope and mercilessly thrashed him. Shockingly, he then grabbed a hot iron rod and branded the child’s body at four different places.
Fortunately, the boy’s screams alerted his grandmother, who swiftly rushed to the scene and intervened. Disturbed by the horrifying incident, she immediately contacted childline, Angul, for assistance. A team from childline promptly arrived at Hatianali village on Saturday and took the boy under their care. He was then presented before the child welfare commission for further evaluation and subsequently transferred to a short-stay home after undergoing a thorough medical examination.
The child’s grandmother filed a complaint with the police, leading to the arrest of Subash and Manjulata. The couple was produced in court and remanded in judicial custody pending further investigation.
This distressing incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the urgent need for increased awareness and intervention in cases of child abuse. The incident also raises questions about the role of parental responsibility and the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of children.
Child welfare organizations and authorities are calling for stricter measures to prevent such abuse and to provide greater support to vulnerable children. It is essential that families, schools, and communities work together to create a protective environment for children, where their rights are respected, and their voices are heard.
The traumatizing incident serves as a stark reminder that every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment to grow and thrive. Society must come together to fight against child abuse and ensure that those responsible for such heinous acts face justice.
While the innocent victim continues the process of healing and rehabilitation, it is hoped that this incident serves as a wake-up call for society at large, leading to a collective effort to protect and prioritize the welfare of all children.
