Rajasthan Mother Strangles Newborn Son Hours After Birth Due to Financial Distress

Nov 09, 2025 12:47 am CST

A 40-year-old woman from Rajasthan's Churu district allegedly strangled her newborn son hours after giving birth, citing financial hardship and inability to raise a fifth child. Her husband is paralyzed and bedridden, adding to her mental distress. Police have registered a murder case and will arrest her once she is medically cleared following childbirth.