Boy's hand showing signs of recovery


In dire straits: The allegedly abused boy at the Sultan Ismail Hospital in Johor Baru.

JOHOR BARU: The boy who had both his legs amputated is showing signs of recovery and his hand, which had turned black due to an infection, is slowly regaining its natural colour.

The victim's mother said her son was still in a coma since the double leg amputation on Friday, but responding well to the treatment at the Sultan Ismail Hospital (HSI).

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