shot-button
Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi
Home > News > India News > Article > Desperate for son father batters infant daughter

Desperate for son, father batters infant daughter

Updated on: 09 April,2012 02:42 PM IST  | 
Agencies |

A three-month-old baby girl is battling for life after being allegedly beaten by her father who wanted a boy, police said.

Desperate for son, father batters infant daughter

The baby's head is severely injured and there are bite marks on several parts of the body.



u00a0


Police arrested the father Umar Farook, 25, an employee of a commercial shop in Shivajinagar in Bangalore's central district, police told reporters late Sunday.
u00a0
Farook was picked up on his wife Rehsma Bhanu's complaint that he had been torturing the baby to kill it, as he wanted a boy.
u00a0
The baby, Afreen, is in the intensive care unit of the government-run Vani Vilas hospital here.
u00a0
Discussing chances of the baby's recovery, doctors said they could talk about it only after a 48-hour observation.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK