Bengaluru: A heart shocking incident has come to light from Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, in which a 27 -year -old woman killed her own newborn in boiling water. The incident took place on Monday in Visveshwarpura area of the city.
Identification of accused woman Radha Has been done, which has been arrested by the police.
What is the whole matter?
According to the police, Radha had been living alone in her maternal home for some time, as her husband was unemployed and alcoholic and had completely closed contact with her. It is being told that Radha’s child was born prematurely and was physically weak. The newborn was not drinking milk and was crying continuously, causing the woman to upset. It is believed that Radha Postpartum depression (Postpartum depression) and mental state was not good. In this condition, he put his newborn in a big pot in a boiling water, which led to a painful death of the child on the spot.
Mental state became the cause?
According to the police, Radha was mentally under stress and was probably a victim of severe depression. Officials say Radha felt that the child was “not normal” and he was crying repeatedly. Due to this confusion and mental instability, he took this dreadful step.
What is postpartum depression?
Postpartum depression is a serious mental illness that is seen in women after delivery. In this, the woman constantly feels sadness, irritability, fatigue and disqualification herself. If not timely treatment is not found, it can turn into severe mental deformity, and sometimes it can be fatal – as if it happened in this case.
Neighbors informed the police
The incident was reported when the neighbors living nearby heard the screams of the child and informed the police in the fear of something unusual. When the police reached the spot, they found a pot with boiling water in the house and the body of a badly burnt baby. Radha was sitting on the spot and could not say anything clearly. The police immediately detained him and called the medical team for mental examination.
Case registered, investigation continues
Police officer of Bangalore South Division told that against woman Section 302 of Indian Penal Code A case has been registered under (murder). However, a sensitive investigation of the case is being done keeping in mind the mental health. Police say that if Radha’s mental condition proves to be critical, special steps will be taken from both medical and legal point of view.
Family condition
No official statement has been revealed by the family yet. Radha’s parents are shocked by this incident. According to neighbors, Radha was a calm nature from the beginning, but she looked very stress during pregnancy. Not getting support from her husband and lack of social support was probably a major reason for this entire development.
Warning for society
This phenomenon is not only a personal tragedy, but one for the society Serious warning Is. Mental health in India is still neglected, especially in motherhood problems. The mental state of women is often ignored by calling it “sentimentality” or “drama”. But this case shows that The price of not paying attention to mental health on time can be the life of a newborn.
What to do?
according to experts:
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Every woman’s mental state after delivery Investigation mandatory Should be
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Family and society should give emotional support to women
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Women should not be left alone in the absence of husband or in -laws
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Medical team should do regular follow-up
This act of Radha is legally one heinous crime Is, but hidden behind it Mental illness, Family breakdownAnd Social apathy Can not be ignored. An innocent lost his life, but if we learn from this incident, then perhaps such a tragedy can be stopped in another house. This is not just a woman, but the failure of the whole society.