Thodupuzha, Jun 1 (Agencies): In a horrendous act a mother reportedly inflicted burns on her nine-year-old son for tealing Rs 10 to buy 'puffs', a snacks item from the bakery.
The incident, which happened at Perumpallychira in Thodupuzha, was reported to the Childline authorities by a neighbor of the child.
A complaint has been filed against the mother for causing injuries to the boy's face, limbs and belly.
Neighbors said the boy's parents Binu and Remya used to torture him.
Remya said she punished her son to ensure that he does not steal anything again.