Kalimela: In a shocking incident, an eight-year-old boy died after being allegedly kicked in the chest by his mother at Tumbaguda village under police limits in Malkangiri district Saturday night. The deceased has been identified as Rohit Padiami, son of Muka Padiami of the same village. It has been stated that Rohit used to steal money regularly.There used to be frequent quarrels between him and his mother Wagi on this issue.
Infuriated at the wrongdoing of her son, Wagi landed a hard kick on the chest of Rohit, Saturday night. The minor boy collapsed on the spot immediately. Initially, Wagi thought that Rohit had fallen asleep. Only Sunday morning family members discovered that Rohit had died.
On being informed, officials from the Kalimela police station reached the spot and initiated an investigation into the incident. A forensic team was also pressed into service. Later Wagi was detained after her husband officially complained to her. Kalimela PS IIC, Chandrakant Tandi informed that Wagi has confessed that she kicked Rohit under the influence of alcohol. Police are now waiting for the post-mortem report to ascertain the real cause behind Rohit’s death.
