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Foreign speech therapist arrested for harming child

An Indian doctor has been arrested in reclaimed suburbs Hulhumale' for physically harming a child.

The 34-year old speech therapist was arrested late Thursday night for pulling and twisting the ear of a six-year old patient, and causing physical harm.

According to the police, the therapist was providing services to the child under a private practice, and made home visits. The police received a video that showed the alleged abuse on Wednesday, said the police.

The case is being investigated further.