Kuala lumpur: Police have confirmed that there are no signs of any injuries or bruises on the body of the teenage boy who was allegedly abused and found at the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) station here yesterday. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said a thorough inspection of the 13-year-old boy's body was carried out at the Taiping Police Station yesterday.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin stated, "There is no sign of injuries due to abuse on any part of the boy's body. No police report has been lodged regarding this matter, either." He further mentioned that the boy has been handed over to his biological father, who also resides in the same district.
The incident gained attention after going viral on social media, with claims that the teenager had been abused by his stepmother and was found at the Taiping KTMB Station by members of the public. The boy reportedly intended to return to his grandfather's residence in Anak Bukit, Kedah.
Noor Hisham also took the opportunity to advise the public to be more responsible when using social media and refrain from making statements without clear evidence.
In another development, he announced that police are reviewing all permit applications for the sale of fireworks, including sparklers, in conjunction with this year's Chinese New Year celebration.