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Woman arrested in Madhya Pradesh for killing newborn daughter
A woman in Madhya Pradesh has been arrested following the death of her one-day-old daughter. Police say the accused was distressed at not having given birth to a son.
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Authorities in Madhya Pradesh have arrested a woman in connection with the death of her newborn daughter, barely a day after delivery. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about gender-based violence and discrimination in parts of India.
During police interrogation, the accused revealed that she had been hoping for a male child. The birth of a second daughter reportedly caused her considerable distress, leading to the fatal incident.
The case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Investigators are continuing their examination of the circumstances surrounding the child's death.
The arrest underscores the persistence of son preference in certain communities across India, despite legal protections for girls and awareness campaigns. Child welfare authorities have been alerted to the case.