Child dies in Thiruvananthapuram, mother taken into custody

A one-and-a-half-year-old mother was allegedly murdered here at Vilavoorkal near Malayinkeezhu on Thursday. The child, identified as Ivana alias Anna, daughter of Abhijith and Christy, suffered severe neck injuries and later died despite being rushed to Vilavoorkal Family Health Center and referred to Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital. The incident came to light around 5:00 p.m

Malayinkeezhu police took Christy into custody for questioning. According to preliminary information, the incident took place inside the family house in Vilavoorkal. It is said that the mother took the child to the room after lunch, as she usually did. Other family members were elsewhere in the house while the child’s father and some other family members were reportedly away at work.

The family became concerned when the mother and child did not leave the room at the usual time. The relatives knocked on the door, after which the mother finally opened it and said that she had killed the child.

Looking for a motive

Official sources said the motive behind the alleged murder has not yet been ascertained. While initial reports talked about the possibility of domestic disputes as one line of investigation, police are also looking into whether Christy has any mental illness.

Tension prevailed at the site as local residents expressed strong anger and protested against Christy. It took considerable effort by the police team, led by the Malayinkeezhu Station House Officer (SHO), to remove Christy from the crime scene and take her to the police station.

Published – 10 Sep 2026 23:35 IST