13-Year-Old Boy Brutally Beaten by Stepfather in Kollam

A 13-year-old boy was brutally beaten by his stepfather in Kerala's Kollam district, triggering widespread outrage. Following the incident, the state minister ordered an immediate high-level probe into the matter. The District Child Protection Officer has been directed to visit the family and provide psychological support to the victim. This intervention aims to ensure child safety and hold the perpetrator accountable under the law.