Woman who placed 1-year-old baby on HDB staircase ledge jailed for more than 2 months
A 24-year-old Indonesian woman in Singapore was sentenced to over two months in jail for placing a one-year-old baby on a high-rise staircase ledge. The incident, which went viral online, was deemed a serious safety risk despite the court noting it was an isolated act of ignorance rather than malice.
Why it matters
It highlights the legal consequences of child endangerment and the role of social media in bringing public safety concerns to the attention of authorities.
A woman who was caught placing a baby on an HDB staircase ledge has been sentenced to two months and two weeks' jail.
Lihsna Ayu Indahsari, 24, was sentenced on Thursday (July 23) after being convicted of ill-treating a child under her care.
According to court documents, the Indonesian national was found to have placed the one-year-old child on the parapet ledge of a staircase landing between the fifth and sixth floors of Block 468C Admiralty Drive on May 18.
The offence was committed while she was responsible for the child's care, and the act was likely to cause him unnecessary injury, according to the charge under the Children and Young Persons Act.
The case drew public attention after a photo of the incident was shared online, sparking concerns over the child's safety.
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