As the child’s mother tried to rescue her, the man cut her on the head and she fell down, before being cut again on the shoulder. The mother was also carrying a young child, DJD, who also got cut by the man. However, the court found that the man could not be declared guilty because no intention was found in his case owing to his mental incapacity. It cannot amount to a conviction because insanity is recognized in law as an illness requiring treatment and not punishment. When detained at the President’s pleasure the accused is considered a patient and not a prisoner.”

Source: The Star June 03, 2023 16:30 UTC