India • Jun 28, 2025

Woman detained for infanticide in West Bengal

A tragic case has come to light from Nadia district, West Bengal, where a 25-year-old woman was arrested after her six-month-old son was found dead.
The mother had first reported her baby missing, which led to a search by family and neighbors on Friday evening.

TL;DR

Body found in septic tank

The search ended with the heartbreaking discovery of the child's body in a septic tank nearby.
Police noticed inconsistencies in the mother's statements and, after further questioning, she confessed to the crime.
The motive is still unclear as police continue their investigation and legal action moves forward.