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Mother pleads guilty to infanticide charge

Mother pleads guilty to infanticide charge
30-year-old mother Torika Kenona of Kadavu outside the Suva High Court.

A 30-year-old mother who is charged with one count of infanticide has pleaded guilty to her charges.

Torika Kenona of Kadavu was produced before, Justice Salesi Temo.

It is alleged that she caused the death of her child under twelve months by blocking his nose after giving birth.

The alleged incident happened on 5th April, 2016.

The defence counsel told the court that Kenona was disturbed because of pregnancy.

The matter is adjourned till 10th March.

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