TW: blood, child abuse
A seven-year-old child is believed to have fallen victim to horrifying abuse allegedly inflicted by a man and a woman assumed to be the child's guardians. The incident, which has sent shockwaves throughout the community, was brought to light by vigilant residents in the Bandar Layangkasa housing area of Pasir Gudang, Johor.
Local witnesses were both stunned and deeply concerned as they witnessed the heart-wrenching scene unfold before their eyes. Disturbingly, the entire incident was captured on video by onlooking residents who were horrified to see the child in a state of terror and crying uncontrollably.
"What has become of your child? Bring them forward immediately. What sort of treatment has this child endured?" exclaimed one of the horrified neighbors.
The gravity of the situation was underscored by another resident who voiced their concern, saying, "This is a grave case of abuse; do these individuals even possess a shred of compassion or conscience?"
Watch the video below, or click here to watch on Twitter:
Macam ni sekali kau dera anak kau! Mak bapak jenis apa ni?
Bila dah kantoi dengan jiran tetangga, baru menangis menyesal tak sudah.
Info Tambahan : Kejadian berlaku di Pasir Gudang Johor dan Mak budak ni Couple dengan Pengkid.@chepuankhaleeda tengok ni ada lagi kanak-kanak pic.twitter.com/ApdmoDE58S
The situation took an even darker turn as neighbors felt compelled to take matters into their own hands. With emotions running high, they cautiously lifted the back of the young boy's shirt, revealing a sight that ignited a collective sense of anger and despair among the residents. Startlingly, the child's back displayed severe wounds, suggesting he had been subjected to brutal beatings.
The extent of the injuries was deeply distressing, with the young child's charred flesh visibly exposed, revealing the raw tissues beneath unmistakable evidence of the torment he had endured. The nature of the wounds suggests that the child may have been subjected to burns from the tips of cigarettes or the searing heat of an iron.
Watch the video below, or click here to watch on Twitter:
Ya Allah, apa dia buat apa anak kecil yang tak terdaya ni?
— (@cikgusuraya_ch) August 12, 2023
Bila orang tanya apa perasaan kau, kau boleh minta maaf pulak.
Sebaklah tegok badan adik ni.. pic.twitter.com/d669aLlXvN
Outraged and appalled by what they had discovered, the neighbors wasted no time and promptly reported the incident to local law enforcement.
No official statement from the authorities has been released at the time of this writing. However, as the community rallies behind the innocent child and demands accountability, the hope remains that justice will be swiftly delivered and that those responsible for this abhorrent abuse will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
What do you think of this shocking case of abuse? Comment below.
