jpnn.com, SURABAYA - A four-year-old toddler in a boarding house on Jalan Sidokapasan, Simokerto district, Surabaya, has been reportedly beaten to death by his own mother.
The parent was identified as AS (24).
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Surabaya Police criminal investigation unit head Commissioner Mirzal Maulana revealed that the mother abused her child due to uncontrolled emotions and anger.
"When the victim defecates in his pants and he didn't say anything, his parent was displeased," said Mirzal, Wednesday (11/10).
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In addition, the victim often annoyed his one-month-old sister.
The violence left the toddler's face and thighs with bruises.
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"There was physical violence using blunt [objects]," he said. (mcr12/mcr20/jpnn)
This news has been broadcast on JPNN.com with the title: Polisi Beberkan Motif Penganiayaan Balita 4 Tahun di Simokerto Surabaya