A heartbreaking and disturbing incident has shocked a local community after a young child was found sitting alone in the bushes since 2 PM, with no sign of his mother anywhere. According to witnesses, the little boy — estimated to be between 3 and 5 years old — was discovered by residents who were passing by the area and noticed a small figure sitting quietly among the trees.
Child Found Alone and Confused
Residents who found the child say he appeared confused, tired, and unsure of where he was. He wasn’t crying loudly, but he looked scared and disoriented. The boy reportedly told one of the neighbours that his mother had given him snacks and sweets, told him to sit still, and promised that she would return.
Hours passed, but she never came back.
The child was left in a part of the bushes that is rarely used by the public — a place considered unsafe due to stray animals, passing strangers, and dangerous terrain. Had the neighbours not spotted him in time, he could have been seriously harmed.
Mother Told Him to Wait — Then Disappeared
According to what the child managed to explain, his mother walked away after giving him the snacks. He said she told him, “I’ll come back now-now.” That was the last time he saw her.
From 2 PM until late in the afternoon, the child remained seated in the same area, waiting patiently for his mother who never returned.
Residents believe the mother may have abandoned the child intentionally, but investigators are not ruling out any possibilities, including the chance that she met with an emergency. For now, her whereabouts remain unknown.
Neighbours Step In to Save the Child
When the community members found the boy, they immediately gave him water, comforted him, and ensured he felt safe. Some residents said he had already finished the snacks he was given, and he looked hungry and exhausted.
One witness said:
“It’s painful to see such a small child alone in a place like this. Anything could have happened to him.”
After securing the child, the community contacted the nearest police station and social workers.
Police and Social Workers Investigating
Police arrived shortly after and took the child to a safe location. Social workers have also been called in to assess the child’s condition and to ensure he receives proper care.
Authorities are now searching for the mother and trying to understand why she left him alone for so many hours. If it turns out to be a case of child neglect or abandonment, legal action will be taken.
Community in Shock
The community is deeply disturbed and demanding answers. Many residents expressed anger and disbelief at how any parent could leave a young child in such a dangerous situation.
One neighbour commented:
“We don’t know what happened, but the child could have died here. This is unacceptable.”
The incident has sparked conversations about child safety and the importance of reporting suspicious behaviour involving minors.