Tirunelveli, Feb. 8 -- A 35-year-old man was arrested by Tamil Nadu police after an infant died during an attempted home "natural" delivery involving his wife in Tirunelveli on Friday.

According to Tirunelveli City Police Commissioner Manivannan, Naseem Hussain and his wife resided on Therku Thaika Street in Melapalayam. While his wife was pregnant and nearing full term, she reportedly went into labour on Friday. Instead of seeking medical assistance, Naseem allegedly attempted to conduct a "natural" delivery at their residence.

At around 11 pm, a baby boy was delivered, but the infant died immediately after birth. Subsequently, Naseem buried the infant's body at a burial site near the Kattu Jumma Masjid in Melapalayam.

The couple late...