A tragic event unfolded in Kayapınar, Diyarbakır, southeastern Turkey, where a woman identified as N.A. threw her three-month-old baby from the fourth floor of their apartment. This act resulted in the immediate death of the infant.
Police and ambulance teams responded swiftly to the scene following an emergency call, and medical examinations confirmed the baby's death. The infant's body has been transported to the Diyarbakır morgue. The mother was arrested at the scene, with initial reports indicating she may be suffering from psychological issues.
Community Reactions and Concerns
The incident has caused widespread shock across Turkey and has once again brought attention to the pressing issue of domestic violence against children, a recurring problem in the country. Social media users have called for stricter penalties to protect children and prevent such tragedies from happening again.
Previous Similar Incidents
In a related case last November, a newborn was found in a dumpster in Konya, having been rescued by locals who alerted the authorities. The investigation later identified the mother, a 28-year-old foreign woman with five children, living nearby.
These recurring incidents underscore the urgent need for enhanced child protection measures and better monitoring of domestic violence cases in Turkey.