Tragic Discovery: Abandoned Newborn Found Dead in Kerala Quarry, Mother Faces Criminal Charges

Oct 30, 2025 09:57 pm CST

In a disturbing case from Kerala's Thrissur district, authorities discovered the decomposed body of a newborn infant abandoned in a quarry. The mother, who had concealed her pregnancy and attempted self-abortion, has been arrested and charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The case came to light when the woman sought medical treatment weeks after giving birth at home.