Police have arrested a woman and her female partner in Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s Krishnagiri district for allegedly killing a six-month-old baby, days after the infant&rsquo;s father accused them of foul play.
The child was initially believed to have died while being breastfed earlier this month. Investigators had registered a case of unnatural death and permitted the burial on family farmland without a post-mortem.
However, the case took a grim turn when the father later approached police, presenting messages and photos that appeared to show his wife in a relationship with another woman. He alleged the baby might have been harmed due to tensions stemming from that affair. Acting on his complaint, police exhumed the body for re-examination.
A post-mortem conducted earlier this week confirmed the child&rsquo;s death was not natural. Forensic experts found signs of smothering and strangulation. &ldquo;The report clearly indicates the infant was suffocated,&rdquo; a senior officer said.
During interrogation, the mother allegedly confessed to the crime, citing emotional distress and marital issues. Police said she admitted resentment toward her husband and unhappiness in the marriage. Her partner was also taken into custody after evidence linked her to the case.
Authorities said both women are in judicial custody as electronic evidence provided by the father is being verified. Police are considering psychological evaluation to better understand the motive.
&ldquo;This is a sensitive case involving emotional turmoil and domestic conflict that tragically ended in the death of a child,&rdquo; an investigating officer said.

Tamil Nadu Woman, Partner Held for Baby’s Murder

Father’s complaint, post-mortem expose murder in Krishnagiri district

Tamil Nadu Woman, Partner Held for Baby’s Murder

Father’s complaint, post-mortem expose murder in Krishnagiri district

November 9, 2025 | 15:36 IST