26 July 2023 09:33 am Views - 279
By Ranjith Rajapakse
An individual under the influence of liquor had hurled hot water on his three-year-old child, causing him burn injuries on his back. The injured was admitted to Lindula Divisional Hospital. Lindula Police have taken steps to arrest the suspect father, a resident of Bareville estate.
Investigations revealed that the suspect and his wife were employed in Colombo, leaving the child to the suspect’s mother. The suspect who visited his mother had an altercation with her under the influence of liquor and beaten the child and hurled hot water.
Police said the child’s grandmother made a complaint in this regard.