In a tragic incident in Siliguri's Ward No. 38, a 25-day-old infant girl was thrown into a well by her mother. The shocking incident took place near the Sukanta Nagar auto stand. According to reports, the infant was asleep with her father when the mother picked her up and threw her into the well on Tuesday morning.
The matter quickly caught the attention of the community, sparking widespread concern. Authorities were immediately notified, and both the police and fire brigade rushed to the scene. Despite their prompt efforts, the baby's lifeless body was recovered from the well.
Local sources suggested that the mother had been struggling with mental health issues after the child's birth. She had reportedly been vocal about her distress and even expressed thoughts of harming her baby.
Ward No. 38’s councilor, Dulal Dutta, visited the scene and expressed his sorrow over the tragic event. He confirmed that the police have detained the mother, and an investigation is ongoing to understand the full circumstances behind the incident.