Photo Of A Girl In North Sumatra With Bruises On Her Face Viral, Allegedly Tortured By Her Stepmother

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MEDAN - A photo of a girl's face full of bruises has gone viral on social media. The poor boy is said to be a victim of violence allegedly committed by his stepmother.

In his Facebook account, Arny Umma said that the incident took place at KM 13.8 Sei Semayang, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra.

"The real stepmother, the incident on Jl. Medan-binjai Km 13.8 Sei Semayang kelingan garuda 2 Gg Kaswari," wrote the uploader by attaching several photos.

In his narration, the uploader said the incident was carried out by his stepmother. From several photos uploaded by the account owner, there is a photo of an adult woman who is strongly suspected of being the child's stepmother.

"That's a photo of her step-mother, weee, sis, please share as much as possible," he wrote.

Separately, the Medan Police Chief Sunggal Kompol Chandra Yudha Pranata when confirmed confirmed the torture of this girl. The handling of cases of child abuse has been processed by the Medan Polrestabes PPA Unit.

"Directed to PPA Polrestabes," said Kompol Chandra to VOI, Wednesday, January 12.

Meanwhile, Head of PPA Polrestabes Medan AKP Madianta Ginting said his party had arrested the perpetrator.

"Yes, the perpetrator has been arrested," he told reporters.

Regarding the identity of the victim or perpetrator, AKP Madianta said that the perpetrator is currently under investigation.

"An investigation is being followed up," he said.