Maharashtra Health Minister Tanaji Sawant on Wednesday told the state legislative assembly the state reported 4,872 infant deaths during April and October this year at a daily average of 23 deaths.

He said 795 (16 per cent) of 4,872 infants have died of breathing-related ailments. Maximum deaths have been reported in Mumbai, Thane, Solapur, Akola and Nandurbar, the minister stated in a written reply to a query by MLA Sachin Kalyanshetti during question hour.