According to Melaka Contingent Police Headquarters (IPD) CID chief ACP Mohd Sukri Kaman, the child was allegedly drowned in a water tub in his house during the incident at 4pm on Friday, 29 January.
Moh Sukri revealed that preliminary investigations found physical injuries on the victim’s body. Following which, both the mother and the stepfather, aged 32 and 38, have been detained.