KOZHIKODE: A new born baby’s throat was slit by the mother in Kozhikode. The incident happened at Nirmmallur in Balussery, Kozhikode. The police have taken the mother identified as Rinsha into custody and she was later shifted to Medical College. Rinsha’s brother is also under custody. The police said that a detail investigation is required.

Rinsha was separated from her husband but she had given birth to the baby the previous day. She slit her two-day old baby’s throat using a blade fearing disgrace. The incident was revealed by Rinsha on Sunday morning.