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Navi Mumbai Mother Arrested on Murder Charge in 6-Year-Old's Asphyxiation

Investigators say post-mortem findings plus a reported confession point to alleged son preference as the motive.

Overview

  • Kalamboli police arrested 30-year-old Supriya Pramod Mhamunkar and a local court remanded her to police custody until Monday.
  • The December 23 death at Guru Sankalp Society was first logged as an accidental death, then upgraded to murder under BNS Section 103(1) after the autopsy.
  • Police allege the child, Mansi, was suffocated by her mother by covering her nose and mouth and applying force to her chest and abdomen.
  • Investigators cite earlier alleged attempts to harm the girl dating back to 2019 and have recorded statements from the father, grandparents and a tuition teacher.
  • Officers describe gender bias and complaints about the child’s speech as elements of the suspected motive, with the investigation still underway.