Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Father and Grandfather Arrested for Infant's Murder in Bengal
In a sad and shocking incident in West Bengal, a father and grandfather were arrested for allegedly killing a 2-month-old baby girl and burying her in a forest.
The family lived in Jagatdal, and the baby's mother said the child had been sick for a few days.
When she woke up, she found her daughter cold and not breathing.
The father and grandfather quickly took the baby's body and buried it in the forest without telling anyone.
Neighbors were suspicious because the family did not inform them or the authorities about the baby's death.
The police are investigating, and the exact cause of death will be known after the post-mortem report.
A father and grandfather were arrested for allegedly killing a 2-month-old girl and burying her in a forest in West Bengal.
The incident occurred in the Jagatdal area of North 24 Parganas district.
The family allegedly expected a male child and were unhappy with the birth of a second daughter.
Neighbors expressed suspicion over the hurried burial and lack of communication from the family.
The police are investigating, and the exact cause of death will be determined after the post-mortem report.
- Who
- Apurba Banerjee (father) and Vikas Banerjee (grandfather)
- What
- Murder of a 2-month-old girl and burying her body in a forest
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Jagatdal, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal
- Why
- Family allegedly unhappy with the birth of a second daughter and unhappy with the child's gender
Family's Claim
Neighbors' Suspicions
Cause of Death
Family's Claim
The family claims the infant died naturally due to illness.
Neighbors' Suspicions
Neighbors suspect foul play due to the hurried burial and lack of communication.
- Location
- Jagatdal, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal
- Victim's Age
- 2 months old
- Accused
- Apurba Banerjee (father), Vikas Banerjee (grandfather)
- Incident Date
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Post-Mortem Location
- Barrackpore Sub-Divisional Hospital