Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Mother Throws Toddler into River Due to Food Shortage
A mom in India got very upset because she didn't have any food for her crying baby.
She took him to a river and threw him in!
Luckily, some people nearby saw what happened and pulled the baby out of the water.
The mom tried to grab the baby again, but the rescuers stopped her.
The police talked to the parents and told them to never do anything like that again because it's very dangerous.
A mother in Mainaguri, India, threw her toddler into the Teesta River due to lack of food.
The child was rescued by three nearby residents.
The mother allegedly attempted to throw the child back into the river after the rescue.
Villagers were agitated and some reportedly attacked the mother before police arrived.
Police spoke with the parents and advised them against repeating such actions.
- Who
- Sima Bawali, her toddler son, and several residents.
- What
- A mother threw her toddler into the Teesta River.
- When
- On Monday morning.
- Where
- Mainaguri, Jalpaiguri, India.
- Why
- The mother couldn't provide food for her child.
Community Outrage
Law Enforcement Response
Public Reaction
Community Outrage
Residents expressed anger at the mother's actions, with some attacking her.
Law Enforcement Response
Police intervention calmed the situation after the incident.
- Location
- Mainaguri, Jalpaiguri
- Victim
- Toddler son, approximately 1.5 years old
- Rescuers
- Pallabi Kirtania, Mallika Pal, Bishuka Pattadar
- Mother's Name
- Sima Bawali
- Father's Occupation
- Carpenter