NewsFlash Daily™
21 March 
In a chilling incident in Ukkad village, a newborn girl was allegedly poisoned by her own father; police arrested the accused after the mother’s complaint
Belagavi: A father has been arrested for allegedly killing his 15-day-old baby girl in Ukkad village of Belagavi district. The brutal crime has sparked outrage, raising serious concerns over gender bias and violence against girl children.
The victim, identified as Priyanka, was just 15 days old. Police investigations disclosed that the accused father, Bhimaraya Chippadi from Bhoothramanahatti village, allegedly committed the crime, sending shockwaves across the region.
Mother’s Complaint Exposes the Truth
The case came to light after the infant’s mother, Sheela Chippadi, filed a complaint at the Kakati Police Station. She alleged that her husband had poisoned their newborn daughter, leading to her death.
“My husband poisoned our baby,” the grieving mother stated in her complaint, prompting immediate police action.
Police Action and Arrest
Acting swiftly, police registered a case and launched an investigation. The accused was taken into custody and later remanded to judicial custody at Hindalga Jail. Authorities are continuing further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crime.
This tragic incident has once again highlighted the grim reality of female infanticide and gender discrimination that still persists in parts of society. The case has triggered strong reactions, with calls for stricter action and awareness to prevent such inhumane acts.
