A heated argument ensued, following which the accused kidnapped the baby on Thursday evening and threw her into the creek, an official said
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A heated argument ensued, following which the accused kidnapped the baby on Thursday evening and threw her into the creek, the official said, adding that the child's family launched a search and subsequently lodged a complaint with the police. Initially, a case of kidnapping was registered, but section 302 (murder) was added later when the child's body was recovered, he said.
The police had launched a hunt for the accused, who have since been arrested, the official said, adding that further probe is underway.
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