A shocking incident unfolded in the Indian city of Moradabad where a 23-year-old mother put her 15-day-old son inside a refrigerator because she felt frustrated with his constant crying.
Indian media reported that the woman lives with her husband and in-laws in Jabbar Colony in the Uttar Pradesh city. On September 5, she took the crying baby to the kitchen, placed him inside the fridge, and then returned to her room to sleep.
Moments later, the baby’s cries woke up his grandmother. She rushed to the kitchen, pulled the infant out of the fridge, and took him to a hospital where doctors declared him out of danger.
When the family questioned the mother about what she had done, she calmly replied, “He was not sleeping, so I kept him in the fridge.” The in-laws were left stunned.
Initially, the family believed she was under the influence of some evil spirit and arranged treatment for that. But her behavior did not improve. Doctors later conducted a psychological evaluation and diagnosed her with postpartum depression.
Experts explain that postpartum depression affects some new mothers after childbirth. It goes beyond temporary sadness, causing persistent emotional, physical, and behavioral changes. The condition can affect daily life and make it difficult for mothers to care for themselves and their newborns.