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Newborn baby girl found dead in village playground

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A shocking incident came to light when the body of a newborn baby girl was found abandoned in the playground of village Mahmadpur in Bholath.

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According to the police, local residents noticed the body and immediately informed the authorities. The police reached the spot and took custody of the body, which has been sent to the mortuary for further examination.

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Bholath DSP Karnail Singh said the infant’s body had also been partially eaten by stray animals. He added that the Health Department had been informed about the matter. As per initial police investigation, the baby appeared to be two or three-day-old.

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ASI Sham Singh, who reached the location with a police team, has initiated further inquiry. DSP Karnail Singh stated that efforts were underway to identify the baby and her mother by conducting inquiries in nearby villages.

Meanwhile, Civil Surgeon Dr Sanjeev Bhagat said the department had received information and records of recent deliveries in the surrounding areas would be checked over the next few days.

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The police are investigating the case and trying to determine whether the baby was abandoned after birth or if foul play was involved. Further action will be taken based on the post-mortem report.

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