Karnataka Mother Strangles Newborn Daughter: A Tragic Case of Female Infanticide

Nov 25, 2025 10:09 pm CST

In a shocking case of female infanticide, a mother of four from Karnataka's Belagavi district strangled her newborn daughter to death because she wanted a son. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of gender discrimination and female feticide in the region, where authorities have reported multiple cases and established committees to combat this disturbing trend.