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Stepfather arrested for brutally assaulting 13-year-old boy in Keralam

Headline via Hindustan Times · first report 13 Nov, 15:33 IST, latest 13 Nov, 16:35 IST

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What we know

2 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from The Hindu at 13 Nov, 15:33 IST; the latest is from Hindustan Times at 13 Nov, 16:35 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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Reported by2 news organisations
First report13 Nov, 15:33 IST
Latest report13 Nov, 16:35 IST
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What the reports sayEach newsroom’s own summary of its report, from its feed

District Child Protection Officer has been directed to visit the child’s family at the earliest to assess their situation, initiate necessary follow-up measures, and ensure the boy receives immediate psychological support, including counselling

Quoted from the newsrooms’ own feeds, with their names and links. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details.

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