'Wanted daughter-in-law to bear another son': Madhya Pradesh woman kills newborn over fears of financial burden
A 40-year-old tribal woman was arrested in Tikamgarh for allegedly strangling her newborn granddaughter. The accused, Rekha, was unhappy her daughter-in-law gave birth to a girl. She believed a female child would be a financial burden on the family. The incident occurred in Banne Buzurg village, about 55 kilometers from the district headquarters. Police have registered a case against the accused under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
A 40-year-old tribal woman was arrested in Tikamgarh for allegedly strangling her newborn granddaughter. The accused, Rekha, was unhappy her daughter-in-law gave birth to a girl. She believed a female child would be a financial burden on the family. The incident occurred in Banne Buzurg village, about 55 kilometers from the district headquarters. Police have registered a case against the accused under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
