Rajasthan: 8-month-old girl made to drink acid by mother, dead

An eight-month-old girl in Rajasthan died after allegedly being made to drink acid by her mother, who was reportedly angry over being denied permission to visit her parents' house.

An eight-month-old girl who was admitted at a hospital in Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara district after her mother allegedly made her drink acid died on Wednesday, police said.

The father, Mohit, alleged that his wife made their infant child drink acid on Monday while he was working in a factory.

He said his wife wanted visit her parents' house which he did not allow, apparently prompting her to take the step in a fit of rage.

Mohit said he will file a complaint to police seeking action against her.

Assistant Sub Inspector Ved Prakash said police got information from the hospital about the girl on Tuesday, following which he went to the hospital and enquired about the matter.

The deceased infant was handed over to the father on Wednesday, the police said.