Malda, Sep 11 (ANI): Twelve infants died in Malda district of West Bengal on Thursday due to respiratory problems. The incident took place in Malda Medical College and Hospital and deaths have been taking place since past two days. At least 15 newborns have died in past 72 hours. Medical Superintendent-cum-Vice Principal of Malda Medical College and Hospital, Doctor MA Rashid said infants were six hours old and were brought to the hospital in critical condition. According to United Nations data, 32 babies die in India for every 1,000 live births.