‘Tired’ of child crying for food, father strangles her to death, resumes drinking

Police said the accused then attempted to force alcohol into the child’s mouth to quieten her. When she cried louder, he allegedly lifted her and slammed her repeatedly onto the floor. As the child started sobbing again, Arvinder allegedly strangled her using a dupatta, killing her on the spot. After the incident, he reportedly resumed drinking.

When the child’s mother returned home in the evening, she found her daughter dead. Following a complaint by the child’s uncle, Himmat Kumar, the police registered a case and arrested the accused.

Investigating officer ASI Balwinder Singh said the accused confessed to the crime and said “it was a mistake.” Police have also confirmed that the accused was heavily intoxicated at the time of the incident.

Police investigations have also revealed that the family was under severe financial stress and that Arvinder’s alcohol addiction had deeply affected household life. Neighbours said that the man used to beat his wife and daughter.