Jaipur: An eight-month-old girl is battling for life after her mother allegedly made her drink acid in Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara, police said on Tuesday.

The condition of the infant, who is bleeding from her mouth and nose, is critical as she remains on ventilator support, they said.

The incident took place in the Bhiwadi area, police said.

The infant's father, Mohit, had gone to work at the time of the incident on Monday, and the child was alone at home with her mother. During this period, the woman allegedly forced her to drink acid, they said.

The motive behind the incident is yet to be ascertained, and police are investigating the matter.

Family members rushed the child to a government hospital in Bhiwadi after her condition deteriorated on Monday evening. From there, they took her to a private hospital. agencies