GURUGRAM: Her vital parameters were stable but the toddler assaulted by her juvenile nanny earlier this week remains on life support at a private hospital.
“The baby remains critical and continues to be on ventilator support. Though her vital parameters are stable, the outcome will depend on the healing of various internal organs over the next few days,” said Dr Prabhat Maheshwari, head (pediatrics & neonatology) at Artemis.
The 13-month-old has four rib fractures, besides injuries to her liver, spleen, pancreas and kidney. The 15-year-old, who was working as her nanny, has been sent to an observation home. Police said the juvenile claimed she was treated well by the family and assaulted the child in a fit of rage.
“Legal action has been initiated against her, but as a society, we also need to introspect whether a teenager is mentally and emotionally capable of handling a child,” said DCP (east) Maqsood Ahmed. Two FIRs have been filed in the case — one against the juvenile and another against the toddler’s parents for employing a minor.