Police confirm no injuries on a 13-year-old boy found at a Taiping train station after viral abuse claims, advising public on social media responsibility.
TAIPING: Police have confirmed there are no signs of injuries or bruises on the body of a teenage boy who was allegedly abused and found at a train station here.
Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said a thorough inspection of the 13-year-old’s body was carried out at the Taiping Police Station.
“There is no sign of injuries due to abuse on any part of the boy’s body,” he said.
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Noor Hisam added that no police report has been lodged regarding the alleged abuse.
He confirmed the boy has been handed over to his biological father, who also lives in the district.
The incident went viral on social media yesterday, alleging the teenager was abused by his stepmother and found at the Taiping KTMB station.
It is believed the boy wanted to return to his grandfather’s residence in Anak Bukit, Kedah.
Noor Hisam advised the public to be more responsible in using social media and not to issue statements without clear evidence.
In a separate development, he said police are evaluating all permit applications for the sale of fireworks, including sparklers, for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration. – Bernama
