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NC toddler has part of skull removed due to injury from child abuse caused by parent Vasantha Pasunuri who's facing charges
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· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The parent, Vasantha Pasunuri, is now facing serious charges. A child's condition is grave after suffering severe head trauma.
A child's condition is grave after suffering severe head trauma. The injury was caused by abuse at the hands of a parent. The parent, Vasantha Pasunuri, is now facing serious charges.
Authorities have also charged the child's other parent in connection with the incident. The child's current state is described as vegetative, and both parents are accused of attempted murder and abuse. For more information on this incident, further details are available.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) ·
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