NOT a single thread was found hanging on the little girl’s body. Her ribs protruded from her skin. Her head drooped, as if her collarbone could not prop it up; it always slanted to the right. A scar was visible on her tiny neck.

Thursday, two weeks ago, when police raided the home in Gang Air Bersih, Jalan Medan-Siantar, Pematang Siantar, the girl was surprised. At that moment, she was lying under the bed, unable to stand, lame. There was a w