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Crime
Muzaffarpur Mother Accused of Killing 2.5-Year-Old Son, Escapes Hospital
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 05:26 PM
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A woman in Muzaffarpur is accused of poisoning her 2½‑year‑old son and fleeing from the city hospital while under police custody.
A mother in Muzaffarpur is alleged to have killed her 2½‑year‑old son by poisoning and then escaped from the city hospital while under the protection of female police officers. The incident was reported to the police after the child was found unresponsive in the hospital’s pediatric ward. The woman was taken into custody but managed to slip away before formal charges could be filed.
Police officials say the suspect fled from the hospital premises and is believed to be hiding in the vicinity of the bus stand or nearby railway station. A search operation has been launched across the hospital compound, the bus terminal, and the railway station, with officers canvassing the area for any leads.
The case has attracted attention from local media and the public, as authorities are keen to locate the suspect and bring her to justice. No other individuals have been implicated, and the investigation is focused solely on the mother’s alleged actions.
The incident underscores the need for tighter security protocols in hospitals, especially when dealing with cases involving child victims and potential criminal activity.
Police officials say the suspect fled from the hospital premises and is believed to be hiding in the vicinity of the bus stand or nearby railway station. A search operation has been launched across the hospital compound, the bus terminal, and the railway station, with officers canvassing the area for any leads.
The case has attracted attention from local media and the public, as authorities are keen to locate the suspect and bring her to justice. No other individuals have been implicated, and the investigation is focused solely on the mother’s alleged actions.
The incident underscores the need for tighter security protocols in hospitals, especially when dealing with cases involving child victims and potential criminal activity.