The act of killing an infant girl, often due to a preference for male children.

कन्या हत्या

English Usage: The cultural practice of female infanticide persists in some regions, despite legal prohibitions.

Hindi Usage: कुछ क्षेत्रों में, कन्या हत्या का सामाजिक प्रचलन कानूनों के खिलाफ भी जारी है।