Kozhikode Couple Arrested in Connection with Infant Daughter's Death
A couple from Kuttikkattoor, Kozhikode, Shijin and Anjana, were arrested on October 23 in connection with the death of their four-month-old daughter, Ayuktha, who died on October 1 after being treated at hospitals. A post-mortem revealed serious internal injuries, suggesting foul play. Police suspect the father, reportedly intoxicated, assaulted the infant due to her crying. Anjana is accused of concealing information about the incident. Both have confessed during police questioning and face charges related to the child's death.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (24/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (22–25/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 23 Oct, 02:01 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1823 Oct, 02:01 pmKeralam couple arrested for murdering four-month-old daughter in 2025
- 2thehindu23 Oct, 02:18 pmParents arrested over death of infant in Kozhikode
Accountability flags
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- public safety issue
This story involves a risk to public safety — infrastructure failure, regulatory lapse, hazardous conditions, or emergency mishandling.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Story context
- Category
- Crime
- Location
- Kozhikode, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 23 Oct 2026
- Key entities
- Kuttikkattoor and VelliparambaKozhikodeMurderGovernment Medical College, ThrissurAutopsyMagistratePeruvayalGovernment Medical College, Kozhikode