Pregnant woman attacked by 3 men, gives birth to still-born

A six-month pregnant woman was allegedly beaten by three men in Sihi village here over a squabble between her son and a neighbouring boy, police said today.

The victim Ratna, who was later admitted to a hospital, gave birth to a still-born girl, they said.

The incident took place yesterday when Ratna's two-year-old son had a minor fight with a three-year-old Amit from the neighbourhood.

"During the fight, Amit called his uncles, the accused Deepu, Kamal and Deepak who then started kicking and punching Ratna," said a police spokesperson.

"Soon Ratna started bleeding. She was admitted to a hospital by her relatives where she gave birth to a still-born girl," he added.
 

A case has been filed against the accused and the matter is being investigated, police said.