A young child was found abandoned on a roadside in Wattegama with signs of physical injury, prompting police investigations into the circumstances of the abandonment.

A four-year-old child has been rescued following an abandonment incident in the Mudunegammedda area of Wattegama that has raised concerns among residents in the locality. According to police reports, the child was discovered abandoned by the roadside, leading to immediate intervention and medical attention.

According to preliminary police investigations, the child's mother and a man believed to be her partner allegedly transported the child to the area before leaving him unattended. The investigators also found evidence suggesting the child had been subjected to physical assault prior to the abandonment. Both individuals are reported to be residents of the Hemmathagama area.

The injured child was transported to the National Hospital in Kandy, where medical staff have begun treatment. Police have initiated formal investigations into the circumstances surrounding the abandonment and the circumstances that preceded it. The case remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the full details of what occurred.