Balangir, Feb. 9 -- A woman allegedly killed her 6-month-old son by slitting his throat. The incident occurred at Khaliapali village under Puintala police limits in Odisha's Balangir district.

The accused woman has been identified as Meena Nag (38).

According to reports, Meena slit her infant's throat at home today morning for unknown reasons. Following the incident, the family members rushed the infant to a nearby hospital for treatment. Later, the baby was shifted to the Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital where the doctor declared him dead.

On receiving information, the Puintala police started an investigation into the incident.

The preliminary probe suggested that the accused woman was mentally ill.

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