Tamil Nadu Baby Case: Mother and Partner Arrested After Father's Murder Claim

In a troubling development from Kelamangalam, Tamil Nadu, a mother and her lesbian partner have been arrested on suspicion of murdering their six-month-old baby. The arrest follows the father’s claim that the infant may have been harmed, prompting a broader look into the baby’s death. The child was taken to Kelamangalam Government Hospital after becoming unconscious while being breastfed and was pronounced dead on arrival. Initially treated as an unnatural death, no post-mortem was conducted at that time, and the infant was later buried on the family’s agricultural land.

A few days later, the father approached authorities with concerns about possible harm, after which officials exhumed the body for a post-mortem. Investigators later revealed the baby had been smothered and strangled. The two women involved had reportedly been in a relationship for about three years, with tensions arising after the child’s birth. During interrogation, one of the women allegedly stated she did not want her husband’s child, and she claimed her husband did not take care of her.

Authorities said they are continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death, including how the initial investigation was handled and what led to the post-mortem being performed after the exhumation. In a related context, authorities note that cases of this nature are rare but underline the importance of thorough investigations to establish the truth and ensure justice. The family and community await full details as investigators piece together the timeline and motive behind the alleged killing.

Cover image source: Mother, lesbian partner arrested for killing five-month-old infant in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri 🔗

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