ALAPPUZHA: A one-and-a half-year-old baby was brutally assaulted by his mother’s friend. Krishnajith, son of Biju of Alappuzha Kuthiathode was beaten up by his mother Deepa’s male friend. The baby has been admitted at Vandanam Medical College.

The police have intensified search for the accused Krishna Kumar of Thiruvizha. He was staying with Deepa. His relatives said that after beating up the child, he handed him over to the house of Biju. There were beat marks all over the baby’s body. Police said that the baby sustained a fracture on his hand. It is heard that the baby’s mother also beat him. The police have started investigation after registering a case. Sources said the baby was assaulted for nearly a month.