Mon, 26 Oct, 2026, 06:40 am
Reported by Mumbai Live
A 23-year-old man was arrested for allegedly throwing his nine-month-old son off a skywalk near Ghatkopar railway station in Mumbai following an argument with his wife on Sunday night, police said.
The infant, identified as Aarav, sustained serious injuries and was initially taken to Rajawadi Hospital with the help of local residents. He was later shifted to Sion Hospital for further treatment due to the severity of his condition. The child is currently undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit, according to a report by Loksatta.
The incident reportedly took place around 10 pm near Ghatkopar East railway station. The child's mother, Aarti Jafar Shaikh, 22, was standing on the skywalk with the infant when her husband, Jafar Shaikh, arrived and allegedly got into an argument with her.
According to the complaint, Jafar attempted to take the child with him. When Aarti intervened, he allegedly threw the infant off the skywalk in a fit of anger.
The couple, who married around two years ago, live in the Sarvodaya Nagar area of Ghatkopar. Jafar reportedly runs a clothing business in the locality. The couple had allegedly been experiencing frequent domestic disputes over the past few months, reportedly linked to his substance use.
