UP: Desperate for son, father throws 18-month daughter from terrace
A man, desperate for a son, allegedly threw his 18-month daughter from the terrace of his home in a Uttar Pradesh village after his wife gave birth to another girl, police said today. The toddler, Kavya, was seriously injured after the incident in Pardhauli village, under CB Ganj police station area in Bareilly, yesterday and has been admitted to hospital. Here's more.
Accused has been arrested: Police
Kavya's father Arvind Gangwar, who was drunk at the time, has been arrested, officials said. Villagers said that there was tension in the house since Arvind's wife gave birth to their second daughter five days ago. SP (City) Abhimanyu Singh said the Police Inspector-in-charge of the area filed an attempt to murder case after the family did not turn up.
