A three-year-old boy was allegedly branded with a hot iron at Kaimatia village Jajpur district of Odisha.
According to avaible information, the child was branded by her mother, Rashmi Mohapatra of Kaimatia village was staying in Chattia area with her three-year-old son. On various occasions, the son was beaten up and chained.
On being informed that the condition of the boy has become critical after branding, the Childline officials reached the spot and rescued her and took him into their custody.
Reportedly the local people protested relating to this matter and informed the Kaimatia Sarpanch about the incident. The Sarpanch immediately informed the Child Protection Unit.
The Child Protection Unit further said that legal action will be taken in this regard.
