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Crime
Father kills 2‑year‑old son by smashing him on ground after family row
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 11:31 PM
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A father brutally killed his two‑year‑old son by striking him against the floor following an argument with his wife, police said.
Police officials reported that a father assaulted his two‑year‑old son, repeatedly slamming the child against the floor, which resulted in the child's death. The incident occurred after a heated argument between the father and his wife, during which the father also beat other children in the household.
Investigators said the father’s violent outburst escalated quickly, leading to the fatal injuries sustained by the toddler. Medical examination confirmed that the cause of death was blunt force trauma caused by the repeated impacts on the ground.
The father has been taken into custody and is being investigated for homicide and child abuse. Authorities emphasized that such cases of severe domestic violence are taken seriously and that swift legal action will be pursued to protect vulnerable children.
Investigators said the father’s violent outburst escalated quickly, leading to the fatal injuries sustained by the toddler. Medical examination confirmed that the cause of death was blunt force trauma caused by the repeated impacts on the ground.
The father has been taken into custody and is being investigated for homicide and child abuse. Authorities emphasized that such cases of severe domestic violence are taken seriously and that swift legal action will be pursued to protect vulnerable children.