Mother and Infant Found Dead in Well in Damoh; Mental Health Concerns Emerge

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News18•24-01-2026, 13:19
Mother and Infant Found Dead in Well in Damoh; Mental Health Concerns Emerge
- •35-year-old Jayanti Kewat and her three-month-old infant were found dead in a well in Tendukheda, Damoh district, MP.
- •Jayanti, who was visiting her sister, disappeared with her baby between 3 and 4 AM, leading to a search.
- •Her family stated she was ill and mentally shattered after her brother's recent death, often talking incoherently about seeing him.
- •Locals suggest mental stress and grief led to the tragic incident; police are investigating suicide or other causes.
- •Police are conducting a post-mortem and recording statements to determine the exact circumstances of the deaths.
Why It Matters: A mother and her infant were found dead in a well, raising concerns about mental health and grief.
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