Jaundice death at home: Baby's body exhumed

Parents accused of failing to provide proper treatment to the child

- SANOOP SASIDHARAN @Malappuram

The police have exhumed the body of a one-year-old boy who died following jaundice at home, for postmortem examination. The boy died at home without receiving proper treatment for his illness. The deceased child, Esen Erhan, is the son of Hira Harira, an acupuncture practitioner, and Navas, both residents of Pang in Kottakkal, Malappuram. The incident occurred on Friday evening, with reports stating that the child died at home. The health department has confirmed that the baby had jaundice.

The parents buried the body without conducting a postmortem, which is against existing rules. It is mandatory to do a postmortem examination if the death happens at home. Malappuram DMO, Dr. Renuka, has ordered a detailed investigation into the incident.