Infant deaths in Kerala: Woman confesses to murder after man approaches police with remains
Thrissur: A case involving the deaths and secret burials of two newborns has come to light in Thrissur district after a man approached police with the remains of an infant. The incident has resulted in the arrest and interrogation of a 25-year-old man, Bhavin, and a woman, Anisha, both of whom have admitted to being the parents of the deceased children.
The developments began late Saturday night when Bhavin, reportedly intoxicated and agitated after a dispute with Anisha, arrived at Pudukkad police station carrying bones he claimed belonged to a child he had fathered. He stated that Anisha had avoided his calls and that he suspected she was preparing for marriage with someone else.
According to police, Bhavin and Anisha met in 2020 via social media. The first child, a male infant, was born on November 6, 2021, at Anisha's home. Initially, Anisha claimed the baby had died due to umbilical cord complications and that she buried the body in the compound of her residence in Nooluvalli, Vellikkulangara.
Eight months later, Bhavin reportedly retrieved the remains, allegedly for religious rites, though police believe he kept the bones to exert pressure on Anisha as the relationship deteriorated.
The second child was born on April 29, 2024, also at Anisha’s residence. According to police, Anisha later confessed to suffocating the baby immediately after birth to prevent it from crying. The body was then transported on a scooter to Bhavin’s home in Amballur, where it was buried in the garden behind the house.
Thrissur Rural SP B. Krishnakumar and Chalakkudy DySP Bijukumar supervised the investigation. Forensic experts confirmed that the recovered bones belonged to newborn infants. Both individuals admitted to their involvement during interrogation, and DNA testing has been initiated to verify parentage.
Police are continuing their investigation to determine whether any other individuals were aware of the births, deaths, or burials. Both Bhavin and Anisha were taken to their respective residences on Sunday for evidence recovery, during which Anisha led officers to the burial site of the first child. Bhavin showed investigators the location where the second child was buried.
The case drew widespread media attention, with large crowds and press crews gathering outside Pudukkad police station as the news broke on Sunday morning. Both suspects had their faces covered when escorted by police.
Anisha’s mother, when questioned by reporters, stated that she was unaware of the alleged murders. She acknowledged knowing about her daughter's relationship with Bhavin but believed it had ended due to family objections.
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BJP, TMC hail SC directions on counting of votes for West Bengal polls
Kolkata (PTI): The BJP and TMC on Saturday both hailed the SC directions on the Election Commission's circular over the deployment of central government personnel for vote counting in West Bengal.
The apex court on Saturday said no further order was necessary on the TMC's plea challenging the Calcutta High Court's dismissal of its petition against the April 13 circular.
In a social media post, BJP leader Amit Malviya said, "In yet another legal setback, the Supreme Court has refused to intervene. The Trinamool Congress had approached the court challenging the exclusion of state government employees from vote-counting supervisor duties, and had sought an urgent hearing."
"The refusal to entertain this plea underscores a clear message -- attempts to influence or cast doubt over the integrity of the counting process will not find easy validation. Another day, another judicial rebuff for Mamata Banerjee," he added.
The TMC, however, claimed that the SC directions vindicated its stand.
"The issue raised before the Hon'ble Supreme Court pertained to the implementation of the said communication in a manner whereby only Central Government/Central PSU employees were being appointed as Counting Supervisors and Counting Assistants for counting of votes," the party said in a statement.
The TMC said it was highlighted that such an interpretation and implementation of the communication would be contrary to the framework of a fair and balanced counting process.
"After hearing the parties, the Hon'ble Supreme Court directed that Clause 1 of the communication dated 13.04.2026, relating to the appointment of Counting Supervisors and Counting Assistants, must be read along with the salient feature contained in the second page of the said communication, which provides for random selection of both State Government and Central Government employees," it said.
"The Hon'ble Supreme Court has further recorded the undertaking of Mr Dama Seshadri Naidu, learned Senior Advocate appearing for the Election Commission of India that the said communication shall be followed in its letter and spirit," it added.
The TMC said that in view of the directions, it is expected that the counting of votes shall be conducted in a fair, transparent, and balanced manner.
A special bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Joymalya Bagchi said the EC can choose the counting personnel, and its April 13 circular, which provides for deployment of state government employees as well, cannot be said to be incorrect.
The poll body said the apprehensions of TMC of any wrongdoing are misplaced, as the circular very clearly states that there will be a mix of central and state government employees.
The EC assured the court that the circular would be implemented in letter and spirit, and there would be state government employees also during the counting of votes on May 4.
Polling for the 294-member West Bengal assembly was held in two phases -- April 23 and April 29. The counting of votes will be taken up on May 4.
On April 30, the Calcutta High Court dismissed the TMC's petition against the Election Commission circular, saying there was no illegality in the poll panel's decision to appoint counting supervisors and assistants from Central government and Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) employees, instead of the state government staff.
