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Occurred in the village of Portibi Jae, Portibi District, North Padang Lawas Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on Sunday, July 6, 2025. A young mother, identified by the initials DDT, allegedly slammed her 11-month-old baby girl repeatedly onto the floor, causing the child's death.
The baby was reportedly crying non-stop from hunger. The mother, who had run out of formula and was unable to breastfeed, became overwhelmed and lost control. Instead of finding another way to calm or feed the child, she violently slammed her daughter onto the floor more than ten times. The brutal assault led to severe head trauma, with the baby’s skull reportedly fractured.
According to police, the infant suffered serious head injuries, experienced seizures, and eventually died after being rushed to the hospital. During questioning, the mother confessed to being under extreme psychological and economic stress. She revealed that she was often the victim of domestic abuse by her husband, who is allegedly addicted to online gambling.
Authorities suspect the mother may have been suffering from psychological disorders brought on by chronic stress, including "baby blues" syndrome—a condition that can affect mothers after childbirth, leading to mood swings, depression, and irrational behavior if untreated.
This case has sparked public outrage and renewed calls for better psychological support systems for young mothers, especially those living under intense pressure and in abusive households. The mother has now been officially charged with child abuse and is facing prosecution.
This devastating incident serves as a stark warning about the dangers of allowing unresolved domestic issues to spiral out of control. In the end, it was an innocent life that paid the ultimate price.
[11-Month-Old Baby in North Padang Lawas, Indonesia Dies After Being Slammed Repeatedly by Mother for Crying from Hunger
](https://www.detik.com/sumut/hukum-dan-kriminal/d-8001418/kronologi-bayi-11-bulan-tewas-dibanting-ibu-kandung-10-kali-di-paluta) Source: Detik News