2 days ago
Woman detained over abuse of adopted daughter
The girl is receiving treatment for her injuries at Tanjong Karang Hospital. (Freepik pic)
SHAH ALAM : A woman has been detained by police to assist in an investigation into the alleged abuse and neglect of her adopted daughter in Kuala Selangor.
Several videos have gone viral on social media, with some showing the injuries that the girl sustained on her hands and head.
Kuala Selangor police chief Azaharudin Tajudin said the 54-year-old woman was arrested at 8.15pm, following a report lodged in the afternoon.
He said the girl is receiving treatment at Tanjong Karang Hospital, while a remand order will be sought to detain the woman for six days to assist with the investigation.
He urged anyone with information about the case to contact the Kuala Selangor police at 03-32891222 or any nearby police station.
