There has been some progress in the police investigation into the assault and abuse of a girl and her mother in Madang that went viral on social media. The Office of the Madang Provincial Police Commander wishes to acknowledge the swift and overwhelming public response following the circulation of a video on social media showing the alleged assault of a woman and a young girl. Key developments in the investigation include: · The shop alleged to be the location of the incident has been identified. · Persons of Interest (POIs) have also been identified. · Police are preparing to locate the victims for formal interviews. · Arrests are expected to be made today, with formal charges to follow. The office of the Madang Provincial Police Commander (PPC) has thanked the public for their assistance, particularly those who shared information and tagged police in social media posts. "Your engagement has directly contributed to progress in this investigation," said the PPC Robert Baim. A full briefing on the incident will be provided soon through official media channels. To recap, the video that went viral online showed a woman and a small girl being physically assaulted by shop employees. The police are currently verifying all facts as part of an ongoing investigation. The shop alleged to be involved has been named by community members as Yaho Supermarket in Madang, and police are actively pursuing the case. The PPC further encouraged all to work together to make Madang a safer place for everyone