Locals rescue newborn found abandoned

In a shocking incident, a newborn boy was found abandoned in bushes along Bhai Manjpur Road in Amritsar’s Daburji area on Friday. Passersby heard the cries of the infant and, upon locating him, a local resident, Paramjit Kaur, and her family rushed the baby to a nearby hospital, where he was admitted to the ICU for treatment.

The police have begun investigating the case and are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify those responsible. According to Gursevak Singh, a local resident, the baby was discovered lying on a plate in the bushes, with multiple thorn injuries on his body. “The umbilical cord was still intact. There are several houses near the spot, but the baby was rescued only after some residents traced the cries coming from the bushes,” he said.

A video of the rescue showing locals wrapping the infant and carrying him to the hospital has gone viral on social media. Doctors said the baby was also suffering from hypothermia, as his body had turned blue when he was found unclothed.

While residents suspect that a woman from the neighbourhood may have abandoned the child, the police have launched a probe and are questioning locals to ascertain the identity of the parents. Officials said that the infant is now under medical supervision and efforts are underway to ensure his safety and well-being.