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Newborn Girl Killed, Buried by Mother in Assam; Parents Arrested
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News18•24-09-2026, 21:30
Newborn Girl Killed, Buried by Mother in Assam; Parents Arrested
- •A newborn girl was allegedly killed and buried by her mother in Dhemaji district of Assam.
- •The infant was killed three days after birth and buried behind the house in Moridhal Kathalguri village.
- •Villagers discovered the burial spot, exhumed the body, and found a rope tied around the infant's neck.
- •Both parents have been arrested, and an investigation is underway.
- •Neighbors suggest the couple, who already have a daughter, wanted a boy, possibly leading to the murder.
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The parents were arrested after a newborn girl was allegedly killed shortly after birth and buried in a pit behind their house at Moridhal Kathalguri village.
The incident came to light when local villagers noticed the burial spot, exhumed the body, and discovered a rope tied around the infant's neck before notifying the police.
Neighbors claimed that the couple wanted a boy because they already have a daughter, which is suspected to be the motive behind the murder.
