In a heart-wrenching incident, a 14-year-old girl from Kerala lost her life after being brutally beaten and poisoned by her own father. Fatima, a 10th-grade student, passed away after a 10-day struggle in the hospital. Her father, Abeez, aged 43, has been taken into police custody and cases were filed against him.
What Happened?
The fateful incident unfolded on the morning of 29 October 2023 at Aikarakudi house in Aluva Karumalur Mariapadi. According to authorities, Abeez attacked Fatima with a wire rod and forcibly administered weedicide into her mouth. The young girl made a courageous attempt to expel the poisonous substance, but she later vomited and became paralysed. By the time she reached a private hospital in Ernakulam, her internal organs had already suffered severe damage. She was admitted to the intensive care unit, where she fought for her life.
Why Did It Happen?
According to reports, the father Abeez, resorted to extreme measures, subjecting his daughter to brutal beatings and forcibly administering poison due to her continued relationship with a classmate from a different religious background. Despite a warning from her father a month prior, the girl persisted in the relationship. Abeez had previously confiscated her phone, but the determined girl managed to maintain contact with her classmate using another phone. Then, on 29 October 2023, a fateful Sunday, her father unleashed a violent assault, wielding an iron rod that resulted in her sustaining broken arms and legs. He also forcefully poured poison (herbicide) into her mouth during this horrific episode. It’s worth noting that neither her mother nor her father were present at home when the incident occurred. However, upon their return, her mother promptly rushed her to a nearby hospital.
The 10-Day Struggle
A magistrate visited the hospital to record Fatima’s statement, where she revealed that her father had forcefully administered the poison.
The young girl’s mother and other relatives also provided statements in the case. Fatima’s struggle in the intensive care unit at Aster Medcity lasted for 10 agonising days. Despite her grave condition, she had not lost consciousness, offering hope to her loved ones. However, her health deteriorated as the effects of the poison took their toll. Her kidney and liver functions were disrupted, and she developed ulcers in her esophagus due to the corrosive substance. In an effort to salvage her kidney function, she underwent dialysis, but unfortunately, her condition continued to worsen. On 8 November 2023, at 4:48 pm, the 10-day battle ended in tragedy, with her internal organs failing to sustain her life.
Case Filed & Arrest Made
On 1 November 2023, Alangad police registered a case and promptly arrested Abeez who worked as an engineer at a private company. The police have filed charges against Abeez under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 342, 324, 326A, and 307, as well as sections of the Juvenile Justice Act. Janam TV reported that the charges will be updated to include murder charges against Abeez.
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