Aunt Faces Charges for Abusing Nephew, Beating Him with Wire
 

Incident in Vikhroli East Leads to Severe Injuries and Hospitalization

In a disturbing case of child abuse, a maternal aunt has been booked for severely assaulting her nine-year-old nephew in Vikhroli East. The boy, identified as a resident of the Parksite area, was admitted to Rajawadi Hospital with serious injuries after being beaten with electric cables and having his head slammed against a wall.

Details of the Abuse

The abuse reportedly occurred on August 31 when the aunt, Zahida Ansari (also known as Radhika), allegedly assaulted the boy in an attempt to force him to leave the house. According to police, Zahida, along with other relatives, was displeased with the boy staying at their residence following the death of his grandmother a month ago. Zahida's harassment intensified when she physically attacked the boy, resulting in significant injuries.

Senior Inspector Santosh Ghatekar of the Parksite police station stated, “We have registered an FIR against Zahida Ansari and issued a notice for legal action. She has also been summoned for questioning at the police station.”

discovery and Immediate Response

The abuse came to light when a visiting relative noticed deep injury marks on the boy’s back and observed that he was feeling dizzy. The relative promptly informed the boy’s father, Shakeel Mohammad Hussain Shaikh, who then took the boy to Rajawadi Hospital. Medical examinations revealed severe swelling and injuries on the boy’s head, prompting the father to file a complaint at Parksite police station.

Based on the statements provided by the father and the injured boy, police have booked Zahida Ansari along with two other women present at the scene.

Additional Case in Ghatkopar

In a separate incident in nearby Ghatkopar, police have charged Fahad Mohaseen Shaikh for assaulting a 10-year-old boy in an act of revenge against the boy’s father. Shaikh is accused of burning the child with a cigarette and punching him multiple times. Shaikh remains at large, and authorities have launched a manhunt to locate him.

Legal Actions and Charges

Both cases have been registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including sections 118(1) and 115(2) for causing hurt with dangerous weapons, 352 for intentional insult, and 351(2) for criminal intimidation. Additionally, charges under section 75 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, for cruelty to children have been filed.

The police continue to investigate both cases, working to ensure justice for the affected children.