Stepmother arrested for killing four-year-old girl child in Bengal's Murshidabad
Quick Look
- A young girl named Farzana has died after allegedly suffering long-term physical and mental abuse by her stepmother, Mousumi Khatun.
- Relatives report the child was starved, beaten, and isolated prior to being declared dead at a hospital.
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Why It Matters
The victim, Farzana, was allegedly subjected to prolonged physical and mental abuse by her stepmother, Mousumi Khatun.
Locals alleged that Farzana's stepmother, Mousumi Khatun, had been subjecting her to extreme physical and mental torture for a long time. She would not feed her properly, nor would she let her go to school. She was also allegedly beaten up several times before.
Nurefa Bibi, a relative of the deceased child, said, "The stepmother tortured the child every day. She did not feed her properly, beat her up. She would cover her mouth so that the child could not cry. When we went to protest, she would fight with us instead. She would leave the child at home all day, not letting anyone see her."
She also said, "This morning, I saw the child lying in an almost lethargic state, with multiple injuries and bruises on her body. Her mother stood holding the child without telling anyone. When she was taken to the hospital, the doctor declared her dead."
Open Questions
- What are the official findings of the medical examination?
- Has a formal police investigation been opened against the stepmother?
