22-day-old baby branded 65 times with hot sickle to ‘cure’ laboured breathing

In Amravati, a 22-day-old infant was branded 65 times with a hot sickle due to superstitious beliefs for breathing issues. The baby is in critical condition and undergoing treatment at the ICU. Authorities need to curb such dangerous practices and promote scientific medical care in the tribal Melghat region.

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