Mother Arrested for Scalding Teenage Daughter with Hot Water.

A 35-year-old mother from Sinazeze village in Sinazongwe district, Southern Province, has been arrested for pouring hot water on her 15-year-old daughter as a form of discipline. The incident occurred when the daughter, Blessing Siampuma, returned home after spending the night out without permission.

According to police reports, Blessing left her parents' home at 14:00 hours on Saturday and did not return until 06:00 hours the following day. Her parents, who had been worried sick, questioned her whereabouts, leading to a heated argument. In a fit of anger, her mother, Ireen Chiyota, grabbed a pot of boiling water intended for her husband's morning bath and poured it over Blessing, causing multiple burn wounds.

The father, Christopher Siampuma, aged 39, intervened and reported the matter to the police, leading to his wife's arrest. The family has been struggling with Blessing's constant habit of sleeping out, according to Siampuma.

Southern Province Police Commanding Officer, Auxensio Daka, confirmed the incident and arrest. "The victim has been referred to Maamba Hospital for examination and treatment," added Daka.

This incident highlights the dangers of physical discipline and the importance of finding alternative methods to address behavioral issues in children."