Pregnant woman attacked by 3 men, gives birth to still-born in Haryana

A six-month pregnant woman was allegedly beaten by three men in Sihi village here over a squabble between her son and a neighbouring boy, police said on Monday

Faridabad (Haryana): A six-month pregnant woman was allegedly beaten by three men in Sihi village here over a squabble between her son and a neighbouring boy, police said on Monday.

The victim Ratna, who was later admitted to a hospital, gave birth to a still-born girl, they said. The incident took place on Sunday when Ratna's two-year-old son had a minor fight with a three-year-old Amit from the neighbourhood.

"During the fight, Amit called his uncles, the accused Deepu, Kamal and Deepak who then started kicking and punching Ratna," said a police spokesperson. "Soon Ratna started bleeding. She was admitted to a hospital by her relatives where she gave birth to a still-born girl," he added.

A case has been filed against the accused and the matter is being investigated, police said.

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