Fed Up, Breastfeeding Mother In Chhattisgarh Kills Her Son: 5 Things To Know

Breastfeeding mother kills son: A woman in Chhattisgarh allegedly smashed her two-year-old son to death, pestered by his repeated demands for being breast-fed. He sustained many head injuries and was rushed to hospital, but could not survive. The woman is currently under interrogation, police said Thursday.

The incident occurred September 22 in Korba district, as told by police officials to PTI. More here.

(Trigger warning: The following contains details of assault against children that some may find disturbing. Reader discretion advised.) 

5 Things To Know About Case Where Breastfeeding Mother Kills Son

1. As per police, a woman in Korba, fed up with constant breastfeeding demands of her toddler, banged him on the floor of her residence. The assault resulted in the young boy suffering injuries that he later succumbed to.

2. The crime scene falls under the limits of the Balco police station.

3. Preliminary investigation suggests the woman is facing "psychological" issues since 2014 and had been seeking treatment for the same, according to a senior police official quoted by Outlook. 

4. Following the incident, she was detained and questioned. A case is registered against her.

5. Details available about the case are currently limited. Police probe is expected to reveal more information.

The brutal Chhattisgarh incident isn't the first of its kind to make it to headlines in recent times. Over the last year, there have been several reports outlining cases involving annoyed parents who assaulted their children to death.

In February this year, a Maharashtra man in a fit of rage over his toddler crying for sweets smashed her head multiple times, leading to her demise. His wife later alleged domestic violence too and he was arrested.

In another instance last year December, a man in Ranchi strangled his one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, troubled by her cries and because he didn't want a girl child.

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