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Crime
Faridabad Mother Arrested for Attempted Murder After Slashing 2‑Year‑Old’s Neck
✍️ Times of India
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 09:39 PM
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Police in Faridabad detained a mother on an attempted‑murder charge after she allegedly used a paper cutter to slash her two‑year‑old son’s neck; the child is receiving medical care and is reported to be recovering.
A mother in Faridabad has been taken into custody after a violent incident in which she is accused of using a paper cutter to cut the neck of her two‑year‑old son. The alleged assault was reported by the child's father, prompting a swift police response.
The toddler was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors treated the neck injuries. According to medical staff, the child is stable and showing signs of recovery.
Following the father's complaint, Faridabad police launched an investigation and arrested the mother on an attempted murder charge. Investigators said the mother appeared to be under severe stress related to childcare responsibilities.
Authorities are now conducting further inquiries to determine the exact circumstances that led to the attack. The case will be forwarded to the district court for trial.
The incident has raised concerns about mental‑health support for parents facing intense caregiving pressures, though no official statements have been released on that aspect yet.
The toddler was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors treated the neck injuries. According to medical staff, the child is stable and showing signs of recovery.
Following the father's complaint, Faridabad police launched an investigation and arrested the mother on an attempted murder charge. Investigators said the mother appeared to be under severe stress related to childcare responsibilities.
Authorities are now conducting further inquiries to determine the exact circumstances that led to the attack. The case will be forwarded to the district court for trial.
The incident has raised concerns about mental‑health support for parents facing intense caregiving pressures, though no official statements have been released on that aspect yet.