Stepmother Arrested in Uttarakhand for Fatal Assault on 4-Year-Old Boy After Confession to Police

Nov 04, 2025 03:53 am CST

A woman in Dehradun, Uttarakhand has been arrested on charges of culpable homicide after allegedly causing the death of her 4-year-old stepson by pushing him during a fit of rage. Following a complaint from the child's father about persistent abuse, police investigation led to the woman's confession that her actions resulted in fatal injuries to the boy, who died while being transported to hospital on October 27.