Man walks into police station with bag, claims it contains infant skeletons

Thrissur: Thrissur police have opened a probe following a disturbing incident in which a man, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, arrived at the Pudukad police station in the early hours of Sunday carrying a bag he claimed contained the skeletal remains of two newborns.

According to police, the man told officers that the babies were born from his relationship with a woman and that both infants had died and been buried at separate times and locations over the past four years. The man, aged 26, and the woman, aged 21, are both unmarried.

Police have taken them into custody and are questioning them as part of the investigation.

"A man turned up at the station around 12.30 am saying the bag had the remains of two babies," said a senior police officer.

"He said one child died four years ago, the other two years ago. We are verifying his claims and treating the case as a possible homicide at this stage," the officer said.

The police plan to visit the two locations mentioned by the man—one at a public cremation ground and the other on private land. Forensic and medical teams will assist in examining the sites and any potential evidence, the officer added.

"We are looking into all angles. So far, we cannot confirm if this is a case of murder. The investigation is ongoing," the officer added.

The officer said a police team under Chalakkudy DySP is working to identify the remains and determine the cause of death of the infants.

(inputs from PTI)