Widespread reactions follow shocking incident The victim had not filed any previous complaints

In a shocking incident that shook public opinion in Egypt, a housewife in Kafr El-Sheikh inflicted severe injuries on her young daughter's face using a metal tool to cause burns, sparking widespread anger on social media.

A circulated video showed the child's face severely scarred from the burns, prompting authorities to act immediately and investigate the case. Police confirmed that no prior complaints had been filed regarding the victim and managed to identify and apprehend the mother, confirming the incident.

"A brutal method"

In a surprising confession, the mother justified her actions by the child visiting her paternal grandparents' house, which led her to punish her in an unexpectedly brutal way.

The incident sparked angry reactions on social media, with the public expressing shock at the horrific act and its justification, stressing the need for strict legal measures to protect children from domestic violence, including revoking guardianship rights if abuse is proven.

Such incidents serve as a reminder of the importance of awareness about the dangers of domestic violence and the need to strengthen child protection within families and society alike.