Meerut: In a state where the birth of a female child is till date considered a crime, this family stands in support of their infant girl who is being physically tortured and abused by her very own mother.

The incident was highlighted by the father of the 11-month-old Rahul who recently head to the Meerut police station to file a complaint against his wife. According to reports, Rahul married Poonam a little over two years ago and the duo has a baby girl together.

Although Poonam never showcased any hatred towards the toddler in the early days, her behaviour off late turned suspicious. Post hearing several cries of the infant during wee hours of the night, family members began to investigate the matter only to realise Poonam was constantly biting the girl in several places and burning her with candle wax.

The girl’s body is covered with injuries alongside a few bite marks on her face. Investigations revealed the mental instability of the mother and the family is now being advised to commence a mental health check-up for Poonam.

The treatment so far has failed to benefit the mother, leaving cops to take an appropriate action at the earliest.