# Kars infant death investigation and arrests

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kars-infant-death-investigation-and-arrests
> Updated: 2026-10-01T23:55:01.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Kars, Turkey, launched a criminal investigation into the death of a one-day-old male infant after hospital officials flagged the circumstances of the death and burial as suspicious.

Following a judicial order to exhume the infant’s grave, investigators discovered a napkin had been placed in the newborn’s mouth, a finding believed to have contributed to the death. The mother, H. K., and the maternal grandmother, B. E., were arrested and charged with the intentional killing of a child and descendant.

During questioning, the mother claimed she realized her mother intended to kill the baby but felt unable to intervene. The grandmother stated she had previously suggested placing the child in state care, but the mother refused. The maternal grandfather, S. E., was released under judicial control pending further legal proceedings.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Kars infant death investigation leads to arrests of mother and grandmother

Authorities in Kars, Turkey, have arrested a mother and grandmother for the death of a one-day-old infant. In a separate case, a woman was released on bail after allegedly burning her ex-partner's home.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adana-man-dies-after-falling-from-third-floor-during-confrontation

### 2026-09-28: Kars authorities arrest mother and grandmother in infant death investigation

A mother and grandmother in Kars, Turkey, have been arrested following an investigation into the death of a one-day-old infant, after an exhumation revealed a napkin had been placed in the baby's mouth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kars-authorities-arrest-mother-and-grandmother-in-infant-death-investigation

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