Bengaluru: Baby Girl Suffers Skull Fracture After Father Throws Her Over Naming Ceremony Delay
An 11-month-old girl sustained a skull fracture after her father allegedly threw her during an argument at her naming ceremony in south Bengaluru. The incident occurred on July 17 at a venue in Padmanabhanagar, following a dispute over the family's late arrival.
A 30-year-old man was arrested in Bengaluru after he allegedly threw his 11-month-old daughter to the ground during her naming ceremony, critically injuring the infant. Police said the incident occurred after the accused became enraged over a delay in the ceremony. The child sustained severe head injuries and remains in critical condition at a private hospital, while an investigation into the incident is underway, as reported by TOI.
Incident Occurred During Family Naming Ceremony
According to police, the naming ceremony was being held at the family's residence when preparations were delayed. Investigators said the father became upset during the event and, in a fit of anger, allegedly snatched the infant from a relative before throwing her to the ground. Family members immediately rushed the child to a nearby hospital, where doctors found she had suffered serious head injuries. She was later shifted to a higher medical facility for specialized treatment. Bengaluru: Man Dies After Jumping in Front of Moving Train at Huskur Road Metro Station.
Police Arrest Accused
Following a complaint from family members, police registered a case and arrested the accused. Authorities said he is being questioned, and further investigation is in progress to establish the sequence of events and determine the circumstances leading to the assault. Police have invoked relevant provisions of the law relating to assault on a child. Officials said statements from witnesses present at the ceremony are also being recorded as part of the probe.
Child Undergoing Treatment
Doctors treating the infant said she suffered severe injuries due to the impact of the fall. As of the latest available update, the child remains hospitalized in critical condition, and her medical team is closely monitoring her recovery. Bengaluru: Homemaker Dies by Suicide After Video Call Argument With Husband Over Affair.
The incident has drawn widespread attention because of the alleged violence against an infant during what is traditionally a celebratory family occasion. Child welfare experts have repeatedly emphasized the need for prompt reporting and intervention in cases involving violence against children, while police continue their investigation into the Bengaluru incident.
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