In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves across Bengaluru, a woman and her boyfriend have been arrested for allegedly subjecting her 3-year-old son to horrific physical abuse. The appalling case came to light in the Girinagar area of the city, where the arrests were made under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, following a complaint filed by a member of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC).A disturbing video that has surfaced paints a chilling picture of the childs ordeal. In the footage, the young boy can be heard recounting the brutal manner in which his mother and her boyfriend assaulted him. Showing the injury marks on his fingers, hands, and head, the child narrates how the man hit him on the head with a cooker. Heartbreakingly, the boy also reveals that his mother often expressed her desire to be rid of him, uttering the words, She didnt want me.Alarmed by the childs account, concerned neighbors promptly informed the Child Welfare Committee, who swiftly intervened and rescued the 3-year-old. Upon further examination, authorities discovered injury marks scattered across the childs body, lending credence to the shocking allegations of abuse.According to police reports, the woman had separated from her husband shortly after the boys birth. Unable to care for her son, she had initially entrusted his care to a friend for nearly 1.5 years. However, upon securing employment, she brought the child back to live with her in a flat in Girinagar, where the alleged abuse began.Investigators revealed that the child suffered from epilepsy, and some of his injuries were attributed to seizures. However, the police confirmed that the woman would leave the boy alone at home until she returned from work around 3:30 pm. It was during this unsupervised period that her boyfriend would visit to feed the child, but he allegedly took advantage of the situation to brutally assault the defenseless 3-year-old.The disturbing case has sparked outrage and condemnation from various quarters, with calls for swift justice and severe punishment for the accused. As the investigation continues, the authorities are determined to unravel the full extent of the childs suffering and ensure that those responsible face the consequences of their horrific actions.
