In a chilling incident in Ahmedabad, the body of a three-month-old infant was found in the water tank of his own house in Meghaninagar. The discovery was made just 5 hours after the parents reported the child missing. The fact that the infant was too young to crawl or walk has raised serious suspicion of foul play.

The Meghaninagar police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the matter. Initial inquiries have been directed at the family members, given the highly unusual circumstances of the infant's death.

The incident took place at Jay Ambe Nagar on Bhargav Road in Meghaninagar, where Dilipbhai Baghel lives with his family. His 3-month-old son, Khyal Baghel, was reported missing on Thursday morning. According to the family, they were asleep when the child went missing. Upon waking, the parents noticed the baby was not in his place and began searching the surrounding area. Failing to locate him, they contacted the police.

A search operation was promptly initiated by the Meghaninagar police, and within 5 hours, the infant’s lifeless body was discovered inside the water tank of the house. Given that the child could not walk or crawl, the circumstances surrounding how he ended up in the tank have raised serious concerns and suspicion of murder.

At the time of the incident, only the child’s mother, Karishma, his father, Dilip Baghel, and his grandmother were present in the house. Police investigations have so far not uncovered any evidence of an outsider entering the premises. No neighbours reported seeing any suspicious activity or any unknown persons in the vicinity.

According to preliminary accounts, the infant’s mother had briefly stepped away for 3 minutes to use the restroom, during which time the child disappeared. The father and grandmother were reportedly inside the house the entire time. Police are now thoroughly questioning all family members present during the critical time window.

While the post-mortem report is awaited to determine the exact cause of death, the possibility of murder has not been ruled out. Investigators are exploring all angles and have intensified their inquiries into the household dynamics and potential motives. The case has gripped local residents and raised questions over the safety and vulnerability of children even within their own homes.

Police officials have assured that a comprehensive investigation will be carried out and that justice will be delivered based on the findings.