A woman has been arrested in Abu Dhabi after videos of her torturing her child went viral on social media.
In an update on Twitter, the officials said a family dispute may have led to the mother's unpleasant behaviour.
#أخبارنا | #شرطة_أبوظبي تقبض على أم
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) February 19, 2020
لتعذيب طفلتها#أخبار_شرطة_أبوظبيhttps://t.co/UvufVd6Fkv pic.twitter.com/eefgMhTeYs
The authorities have further explained that there is no leniency for anyone in the UAE who attempts to harm children.
The case has been referred to the public prosecution.


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