Toddler Left In Car Had No Physical Injuries – Autopsy

SEREMBAN, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- An autopsy on a two-year-old boy who was found dead in a car on Jalan Tunku Hassan here yesterday revealed no physical injuries or damage to internal organs.

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the nearly five-hour post-mortem, which began at 2.30 pm at the Forensic Medical Unit of Hospital Rembau, also showed the child tested negative for COVID-19.

“The cause of death is classified as undetermined for now. Further investigations are ongoing under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001,” he told Bernama today.

Alzafny said the child’s 35-year-old mother, who was detained yesterday, was released on police bail this morning. He added that she may be called again to assist with investigations, if necessary, as the case remains under inquiry.

He also urged parents to be vigilant and ensure the whereabouts of their children at all times, particularly when in or around vehicles, and cautioned the public against speculating on the incident.

The boy was discovered dead in the car after being reportedly left by his mother, who works at a nearby bank, at 8 am. The incident was only noticed around 5 pm after she finished work.

-- BERNAMA