A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl died from injuries after she was believed to have been abused at a house in Jitra, Kedah.

Kedah police chief Wan Hassan Wan Ahmad said family members brought the child to Jitra Hospital at about 7.30pm yesterday after she lost consciousness.

An autopsy on the body found bruises and the child, the youngest of three siblings, was believed to have been trampled on the abdomen.

“A newly married couple aged 22 and 26, have been detained to assist in investigations.

“Both suspects have admitted hitting the victim but investigations are underway to determine the cause of death,” he told a press conference.

Wan Hassan said the female suspect has a criminal record for theft while the man has no past convictions.

The couple have been remanded for seven days from today. The case is being investigated under section 302 of the penal code. – Bernama, April 22, 2022.