Sungai buloh: A man and his wife, arrested yesterday on suspicion of abusing a two-year-old girl to death, are on remand for seven days from today until Friday. Sungai Buloh police chief Supt Mohd Hafis Muhammad Nor stated that the couple, who are the child’s adoptive parents, are being held for investigation under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the investigation is still ongoing, and the public is urged not to speculate, as it may interfere with the inquiry. The child reportedly died with bruises, swelling, and cuts on her body.

Police were alerted to the child’s death by a medical officer at Sungai Buloh Hospital at 12:45 am. The couple, aged 27 and 28, who are the child’s adoptive parents, had brought her in while she was unconscious.