💨 Abstract

In Odisha's Nabarangpur district, a one-month-old baby boy was branded with a hot iron rod around 40 times in a misguided attempt to cure a disease. The infant, from Phundelpada village, was admitted to the Umerkote Sub-Divisional Hospital. Officials stated that the family believed the child was under an evil spirit's influence and resorted to branding instead of seeking medical help.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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