The incident occurred five days ago when hot water from a bucket accidentally spilled on the child while she was being given a bath. (Representative image)
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Chikkamagaluru: A toddler sustained burn injuries at an adoption centre in Gandhinagar area in Chikkamagaluru district, prompting authorities to suspend the staff of the centre.
The incident occurred five days ago when hot water from a bucket accidentally spilled on the child while she was being given a bath, resulting in burn injuries. The infant was immediately admitted to a hospital and is currently undergoing treatment.
According to sources in the Department of Women and Child Development, the injuries were a result of negligence by the child care staff, who has since been suspended from duty pending further inquiry.