Abandoned newborn boy rescued in Ongole
A one-day-old infant was found abandoned in thorny bushes near a canal in Ongole and is currently receiving critical medical care. Local authorities and a voluntary organization are coordinating the child's rescue and treatment.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing social issues regarding child welfare and the importance of emergency response systems.
A one-day-old male infant was abandoned in the thorny bushes near Sagar Canal in Samatha Nagar, on the outskirts of Ongole, where he is suspected to have remained whole night after birth before being rescued on Thursday (September 10, 2026). He was taken into protective custody and currently availing treatment.
According to the sources, people walking by heard the baby crying loudly and immediately alerted ‘helpline number 112’ as well as ‘Help’, a local voluntary organisation. Responding promptly, Ongole Taluka Circle Inspector T. Vijay Krishna sent his team to the scene.
The matter was reported to Prakasam District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) P. Dinesh Kumar and District Women and Child Welfare Officer A. Padma Sunanda. Following their instructions, the child was shifted to RIMS Hospital, Ongole, with the assistance of the police.
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