Malayinkeezhu police record arrest of woman for alleged murder of infant daughter
A woman in Kerala has been arrested for the alleged murder of her infant daughter, with police suspecting domestic issues and postpartum depression as contributing factors. The accused is currently receiving medical treatment following a suicide attempt.
Why it matters
The case brings attention to the critical need for mental health support and resources for new mothers in India.
The Malayinkeezhu police on Friday (September 11, 2026) formally recorded the arrest of Vilavoorkal native Christy for the alleged murder of her one-and-a-half-year-old infant Ivana at their home a day ago.
The arrest was recorded at the Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital, where she remains under medical treatment. Following the crime, the investigation revealed that Christy attempted suicide by consuming sleeping pills after allegedly committing the crime.
She was apprehended shortly after her daughter was found with a severe injury to her neck. The infant later succumbed to the injury at a hospital. The mother purportedly confessed to having murdered the child inside their room.
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