Sunday, April 6, 2014

Toddler found dead with bruises by roadside

The New Straits Times, 5 April 2014

By Atiqa Hazellah | atiqahaz@nst.com.my

KAJANG: A three-year old toddler was found dead by the roadside with bruises on the forehead at Jalan Hulu Langat, Batu 14 in Hulu Langat, here this morning.

In the 7.40am incident, the fully-clothed body of the boy was discovered by a passer-by who immediately alerted to the police.
 
Kajang deputy police chief Superintendent Abdul Ghani Mohamad Ji said initial investigation showed that there were bruises on the boy’s face and a bump on the forehead.
 
“The victim was found dead with froth coming from his mouth. So far we have yet to identify the boy. 
 
“Initial checks showed that he had no BCG vaccination mark. So we believe he is not a local,” he said, referring to the tuberculosis vaccine made compulsory for all Malaysians.
 
Ghani said the boy who was wearing a diaper was purposely left at the area so that he would easily be seen by the public.
 
“We could not determine the exact cause of his death but we will investigate whether the victim was abused,” he said, adding that the boy did not sustained serious injuries.
 
He said the body was sent to Serdang Hospital and the case had been classified as sudden death pending the post-mortem report.
 
“An autopsy will be performed on Monday to determine the cause of death and also to determine whether he was abused,” he said.
 
Ghani urged those in the vicinity or anyone with information to contact the nearest police station.

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