An infant was marked with a hot iron rod 40 times.

In the town of Umarkote, a shocking and disturbing incident has brought to light the deep-rooted presence of superstitious and harmful traditions. A one-month-old baby boy was subjected to a horrifying ordeal by his own family members in an attempt to cure him of an illness. The poor child was branded with a scorching hot iron rod over 40 times, resulting in severe burns all over his body.

This distressing incident took place in the village of Phundalpada, located in the Gambhariguda gram panchayat of Chandahandi block in Nabarangpur district. The infant, who is the son of Saroja Kumar Nayak, was believed to be suffering from a condition that caused stiffness and constant crying. In a misguided attempt to heal him, the family resorted to the barbaric practice of branding him with a hot iron on his head and stomach.

Initially, the baby stopped crying, which only reinforced the family's misguided belief in this dangerous practice. However, after two days, the poor child began to experience excruciating pain and once again, he was crying uncontrollably. It was then that the family decided to seek medical help and rushed him to the Umarkote Hospital on Sunday afternoon.

Upon his arrival, the infant was immediately examined by senior paediatric specialist and Nabarangpur chief district medical officer, Santosh Kumar Panda. The doctor wasted no time in initiating treatment to stabilize the baby's condition. Expressing grave concern over the incident, Dr. Panda stated that cases of hot branding have resurfaced in the district after a long time. He also emphasized the urgent need to launch awareness campaigns to educate people about the dangers of such harmful practices.

It is heartbreaking to see such cruel and inhumane acts being carried out in the name of superstition and tradition. The innocent baby boy has suffered immensely due to the blind beliefs of his own family. This incident serves as a reminder of the urgent need to eradicate such harmful practices and promote education and awareness in our communities. Let us all come together to put an end to these dangerous traditions and protect the well-being of our children.

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