Mother throws son in crocodile-infested river after marital dispute in India
8:58 AM EDT, May 7, 2024
According to "Los Angeles Times," Savitri Kumar, a resident of Uttara Kannada in Karnataka, found herself in a heated exchange with Ravi Kumar, the 27-year-old father. Ravi had been pressuring her to abandon their child, challenging her decision to give birth to a child with disabilities. Amidst another argument on Saturday, driven to despair, Savitri tossed her son into a sewage canal leading to the crocodile-infested Kali River. This river, a tributary of the Ganges, meanders over 404 miles and passes among the majestic Himalayan peaks.
The couple also has another child, a two-year-old with a speech impairment, which was another source of disagreement. Ravi works as a mason's assistant, and Savitri is a domestic helper.
Authorities have ordered an autopsy to ascertain the precise cause of the child's death, with the investigation still underway. Local reports suggest that charges of murder have been filed against the parents, who have currently been detained for fourteen days.