A two-month-old baby boy was allegedly killed by his 21-year-old mother at Bowrampet on Tuesday, police said.
The accused, identified as Mamatha (21), has been detained and is being questioned. The infant, Surya, died at the construction site where the family had been residing.
Couple working as labourers
According to Dundigal police, Mamatha and her husband Rajesh are natives of Madhya Pradesh who migrated to Hyderabad nearly a year ago. The couple had been working as daily-wage labourers and staying at a construction site in Bowrampet.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the baby had been crying for a prolonged period. Police alleged that Mamatha gagged the child by stuffing cloth into his mouth, tied his hands and legs, and placed him in a burning firewood stove.
Police register case
On receiving information, Dundigal police rushed to the spot. The Clues team examined the scene and collected evidence. The infant’s body was shifted to Gandhi Hospital for post-mortem examination.
A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the circumstances leading to the incident.
Police officials stated that they are recording statements and examining all aspects of the case.
The shocking incident has left local residents deeply disturbed, highlighting concerns over vulnerable families living in precarious conditions.