Infant dies after loud DJ music during religious procession in India's UP

A tragic incident has been reported in India's Uttar Pradesh state, where a 20-day-old baby girl died after a truck equipped with a DJ sound system played extremely loud music outside her home during a religious procession.

According to Indian media reports, the incident took place in Mudiyari village in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, where a truck carrying a DJ sound system stopped outside the infant's home during an idol procession.

The family said the music was being played at an extremely high volume. They repeatedly requested the procession organisers to move the vehicle and lower the volume, but their requests were ignored, and the loud music continued.

According to the family, the newborn was sleeping at home with her mother when her condition suddenly deteriorated amid the loud music. Her heartbeat reportedly stopped.

The baby was immediately rushed to a hospital, where doctors confirmed her death.

Following the incident, police registered a case on the family's complaint and seized the truck fitted with the DJ sound system. The infant's body was also sent for a post-mortem examination.

Police officials said an investigation was underway and further legal action would be taken after the post-mortem report was received.

They added that the exact cause of the baby's death would be determined based on the medical report and findings of the investigation.