Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Man Arrested for Female Infanticide in Chikkaballapura
A man named Imran in Chikkaballapura was arrested for killing his 13-day-old daughter.
He was upset because he already had a four-year-old daughter and didn't want another girl child.
He threw the baby into a water sump at their home while everyone was asleep.
The family found the baby and took her to the hospital, but she was already dead.
At first, the family said it was an accident, but the police found out that Imran had done it on purpose.
A man named Imran was arrested for killing his 13-day-old daughter in Chikkaballapura.
He was upset about the birth of a second girl child and threw the baby into a water sump.
The family initially claimed it was an accidental drowning, but Imran later confessed to the crime.
The baby was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead.
Police are further investigating the case.
- Who
- Imran, a resident of Shanthinagar, Chikkaballapura
- What
- Female infanticide
- When
- Wednesday night
- Where
- Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, India
- Why
- Unhappiness over the birth of a second girl child
Family's Initial Claim
Police Investigation
Cause of Death
Family's Initial Claim
Accidental drowning
Police Investigation
Deliberate act of infanticide
- Location
- Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, India
- Accused
- Imran
- Victim
- 13-day-old girl child
- Date of Incident
- Wednesday night
- Status
- Arrested
