A shocking video from India is going viral on social media showing a postpartum mother turning away from her newborn daughter. The woman is seen refusing to touch or hold the baby, leaving viewers disturbed.
The emotional clip shows the baby looking towards her mother in confusion. Onlookers can be heard urging the woman to hold the child, repeatedly saying “Bachchi ko haath lagao,” asking her to show affection.
As the video spread online, many users discussed how disappointment over the birth of a girl child still exists in parts of India. Some compared this with gender reveal celebrations seen in other countries.
A few social media users claimed the mother already had three daughters and was hoping for a son. However, these claims remain unverified and are based only on online discussions.
The video triggered strong reactions from viewers. Many expressed anger and sadness, while some even offered to adopt the child. Others demanded action against the parents and criticised the mindset that prefers male children.
In several economically weaker sections of society, a girl child is sometimes viewed as a financial burden. This social perception continues to influence attitudes, despite increasing awareness about gender equality.
India’s child sex ratio reflects this concern, with around 929 girls for every 1000 boys. Laws against sex selection and awareness campaigns exist, yet challenges related to safety and equality for girls remain.
The exact location of the incident and the identities of the woman and her baby are still unknown. No official confirmation or statement from authorities or the family has been released so far.
SHOCKING A mother is going viral after allegedly refusing to hold her newborn baby girl.
She had hoped for a boy instead.
Those present were also left stunned by the scene. Absolutely Heartbreaking pic.twitter.com/zgGG3jx3LV
— News Algebra (@NewsAlgebraIND) February 17, 2026
