TN: 12-yr-old autistic boy tortured with burning cigarettes

The family of a 12-year-old autistic boy in Coimbatore has alleged that locals have been ill-treating the hapless boy, going to the extent of putting chappal garlands on him, torturing him with cigarette butts, etc. A complaint with the police and the district administration has been filed.
 

"He cannot speak properly. The neighbours have been disturbing him. Despite repeated complaints, the police have not taken any action. They put burning bidi on his face and when we told them to stop, they beat us up," the boy's mother Periyamuthu was quoted as telling news agency ANI.