Upset over birth of another girl child, a man allegedly killed the infant by strangulating her at his house here in Medak district, police said today.
The incident occurred last night when the accused identified as Rajender Naik, an autorickshaw driver, throttled the 48-year-old baby in an inebriated condition, said Jogipet circle police inspector, Nagaiah.
He said Naik is married with two children, a girl and a boy who is mentally challenged.
The police officer said Naik's wife had delivered a baby girl again, following which he was upset.
Last night he came home drunk and went straight to the room where the infant Pavitra was sleeping and allegedly strangled her, police said, adding that Naik's wife was in another room when the incident occurred.
A complaint in this regard was lodged today and police are looking for the accused who is on run.
