Newborn girl found abandoned on district hospital compound; police check CCTV
A newborn girl was found abandoned on the grounds of a district hospital, prompting a police investigation involving CCTV footage. The infant has been handed over to the district child protection wing for care.
Why it matters
The incident underscores critical social issues regarding child abandonment and the need for institutional support systems.
A newborn was found abandoned at an isolated spot on the Government District Hospital compound here in the early hours of Wednesday (September 9, 2026).
The police said attendants of patients heard the cries of an infant wrapped in clothes and alerted the authorities. The Urban police reached the spot and handed over the girl to the district child protection wing, which took her to a care centre.
The police said they were examining CCTV footage in and around the hospital to trace those who abandoned the baby.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in