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Crime
Assam Woman Arrested in Kerala Over Alleged 2‑Year‑Old Daughter's Murder
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 07:16 PM
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An Assam resident was taken into custody in Kerala last week after police alleged she killed her two‑year‑old daughter.
Police in Kerala arrested an Assam resident on Thursday after receiving a report that a two‑year‑old girl had been found dead in her home. The suspect, who has not been named publicly, is accused of murdering her daughter and disposing of the body in a nearby forest area.
The Kerala Police Department said the investigation is underway and that the accused is being held on charges of murder and unlawful possession of a weapon. Witnesses claim the child was last seen alive on the previous Friday, and the body was discovered the following day.
The suspect was taken to a local police station for interrogation and is expected to appear before a court in the coming days. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the case to come forward.
The case has drawn attention to the need for vigilance against domestic violence and child safety in the region.
The Kerala Police Department said the investigation is underway and that the accused is being held on charges of murder and unlawful possession of a weapon. Witnesses claim the child was last seen alive on the previous Friday, and the body was discovered the following day.
The suspect was taken to a local police station for interrogation and is expected to appear before a court in the coming days. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the case to come forward.
The case has drawn attention to the need for vigilance against domestic violence and child safety in the region.