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Crime
One-day-old baby found strangled in newborn unit of Madhya Pradesh hospital
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 08:16 AM
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A one‑day‑old infant, the couple’s third daughter, was discovered strangulated inside a newborn unit of a hospital in Madhya Pradesh. Police have launched an investigation.
A newborn baby, only one day old and identified as the third daughter of a local couple, was found dead from strangulation inside the newborn unit of a hospital in Madhya Pradesh. The tragic incident was reported to hospital authorities early Monday.
Hospital staff discovered the infant unresponsive and immediately alerted the police. The child's parents were present at the facility when the death was confirmed.
Law enforcement officials arrived at the scene, secured the area and began collecting forensic evidence. The investigation is being handled by the district police, who have not released details about any suspects or motives.
The hospital has suspended admissions to the newborn unit pending a safety review, and officials have assured the public that a thorough inquiry will determine how the fatal incident occurred.
Hospital staff discovered the infant unresponsive and immediately alerted the police. The child's parents were present at the facility when the death was confirmed.
Law enforcement officials arrived at the scene, secured the area and began collecting forensic evidence. The investigation is being handled by the district police, who have not released details about any suspects or motives.
The hospital has suspended admissions to the newborn unit pending a safety review, and officials have assured the public that a thorough inquiry will determine how the fatal incident occurred.