KUANTAN, Sept 6 — Police are investigating a case involving a two-year-old girl who was allegedly mistreated by a babysitter at a nursery in Temerloh.

Temerloh police chief ACP Mohd Nasyim Bahron said the girl’s 29-year-old mother lodged a report at around 6 pm yesterday.

“An investigation paper has been opened, and the case is being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001,” he said in a statement.

He added that the completed investigation paper will be referred to the public prosecutor for further instructions.

A video clip showing the child allegedly being mistreated by the nursery caretaker has also gone viral on social media, sparking widespread public reaction. — Bernama