A 12-year-old girl in Thai Nguyen province has suffered severe physical abuse at the hands of her grandmother and two male relatives, authorities confirmed. The attack lasted four hours and left the child with extensive bruising across her body. The incident reportedly stemmed from suspicions that the girl had taken a small amount of money, though no evidence exists.
The victim, identified as P.A., was raised by her grandmother’s family after her parents’ divorce. She had lived with them for nearly 12 years and had attended school normally, according to her mother, T.Q.T. Recent accounts indicate that the abuse was part of a longer pattern, with the girl allegedly subjected to beatings over similar accusations in the past two years.
According to the mother, the abuse began late on the night of November 16 and continued until P.A. seized a chance to escape. The attackers reportedly used wooden sticks, a hoe, a frying pan, a broom, and other household objects to strike the child. She suffered severe bruising from head to toe but reportedly avoided broken bones.
After fleeing, the girl received treatment at Thai Nguyen Central Hospital. Local police are investigating the case and have pledged to hold the perpetrators accountable under Vietnamese law. The mother plans to take custody of P.A. and her sibling to ensure their safety.
This case highlights ongoing concerns over child protection in family settings in Vietnam and underscores the importance of legal safeguards for vulnerable children.
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Source: Vietnam Insider