2-year-old dies after being branded with hot iron

Keonjhar: A two-year-old boy died after being branded with hot iron rod at Binija under Pandapada police Station in the district.

The mother of the child branded him with hot iron with the help of neighbours to cure his stomach ache. The baby sustained critical burns on stomach.

As his condition deteriorated, his parents rushed him to district headquarters hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.

The parents refused to comment on the matter.

After being informed by the hospital authorities, police seized the body and detained the parents for interrogation. A case has been registered in this connection, sources said.