The Gurugram police have arrested a man for allegedly poisoning and killing his five-month-old son, who was born out of a live-in relationship. The accused, identified as Vikramjeet (23), a resident of Barri village in Haryana's Hisar district, was reportedly unhappy with the child's birth.
Incident Details
According to the police, on January 5 last year, they received information that the child had been taken to a hospital for treatment, where doctors declared him dead. A police team reached the hospital and completed the necessary legal proceedings after obtaining the post-mortem report. The child's body was kept in the mortuary for examination.
Mother's Complaint
At the mortuary, the child's mother stated that she had been in a live-in relationship with Vikramjeet since 2023, and their son was born from that relationship. She said disputes frequently arose between them after the child's birth. On January 4, 2025, her partner took the child with him and returned later, claiming the child was unwell. The child was then taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The mother alleged that her live-in partner had administered a poisonous substance to the child.
Police Investigation
Based on the complaint, a case was registered under relevant sections at the Bilaspur police station. After a detailed investigation, the police arrested Vikramjeet on Monday in Gurugram. During interrogation, the accused confessed to administering a poisonous substance to the child, leading to his death. A senior police official confirmed that the accused is being questioned further.
