'Cigarettes burns, fatal head injury': Kerala toddler abused ‘extremely brutally’ by mother, her lover

A 1.5-year-old toddler in Kerala has died following weeks of severe physical abuse, leading to the arrest of his mother and her partner. Post-mortem results revealed 51 injuries, including fractured arms and a fatal head injury.
Why it matters
This tragic case underscores the critical need for child protection services and community vigilance in identifying signs of domestic abuse.
A heartbreaking and horrifying story has emerged from Kerala after a one-and-a-half-year-old toddler allegedly died following weeks of brutal abuse.
The article reports on a criminal investigation based on police and medical findings.
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