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Child abuse victim’s baby buried in field: Police probe Mukdahan tragedy

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A distressing story has come to light as a baby born out of child sexual abuse died. The baby’s mother was a 12 year old girl who was allegedly abused by her father. This case reached its chilling climax when the baby was seen buried unceremoniously in a field by relatives, sparking suspicion regarding the cause of death.

Police in the northeast Mukdahan province received a troubling report from the village of Ban Chanode Noi, Dong Luang district. A 21 month old baby had died, and no traditional ceremonies were held. Instead, the body was buried in a mound in the middle of a paddy field. This hasty disposal, coupled with the lack of formal death registration by relatives, raised questions about the child’s demise.

Addressing the issue, police coordinated with relevant agencies to exhume the body for a post-mortem examination. Following the autopsy,…

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