Kerala baby thrown by father recovers, discharged from hospital

The infant who was critically injured after being thrown by her own father last month, has recovered and was discharged from the hospital. The infant's mother, who hails from Nepal, has expressed her desire to return to her home country.

Ernakulam (Kerala):A two-month-old baby girl, who was flung away by her father in Ernakulam district last month, has recovered and was discharged on Saturday.

The incident took place on June 17, when 40-year-old Shaiju Thomas, injured his 54-day-old daughter Joseeta Mary Shaiju by hitting her on the head and flinging her on the bed.

The baby then went through anxious moments and a surgery was also performed on her injured head.

The baby, who was being treated at a private hospital in Angamaly earlier was shifted to Kolenchery Medical College Hospital around two weeks ago. Following the improvement in her condition, the baby was discharged from the hospital and was given a warm send-off.

VN Majula, Child Welfare Committee member, handed over the baby to Sr Jisa at Sneha Jyothi Children's home, after discharge from the hospital. KS Arun Kumar, District vice president, State Child Welfare department and Shiji Sivaji, member, state women's commission were also present.

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The infant's mother had expressed her wish to return to Nepal, her home country. The state government would seriously consider the wish of the mother, and would also bear all expenses incurred in the baby's further treatment, said Arun Kumar.

Further medical tests and examinations would be required to see how her health status affects her natural brain development, said Dr Sojan Ipe, Medical College Superintendent, Kolenchery Medical College.

Thomas, the infant's father, is presently in judicial custody for the crime he committed. Thomas was said to be a drinker and had differences with his wife after she delivered the girl child.

(With inputs from agencies)