ALOR GAJAH, July 7 — A 24-year-old woman and her 20-year-old boyfriend have been remanded for seven days starting today by the Alor Gajah Magistrate’s Court on suspicion of abusing her 15-month-old baby girl to death.
The incident reportedly occurred last night at a shop premises in Bandar Satelit, Pulau Sebang.
According to a source, the victim was said to have been brought in unconscious by her mother to Tampin Hospital at 11pm, before being confirmed dead.
A preliminary examination revealed bruises on the baby’s abdomen, back, and anus, prompting the hospital to lodge a police report.
Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar confirmed receiving a report on the incident and said that both suspects have been detained to assist in the investigation.
“The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder,” he said in a statement today.
— Bernama
