In a deeply disturbing incident that has shaken the Kodagu district, the body of a newborn baby was discovered abandoned on a roadside in Madikeri. The tragic finding has prompted immediate police action with authorities registering a First Information Report (FIR) to investigate the circumstances surrounding the infant's death.
Discovery on the Roadside
The heartbreaking discovery occurred on Tuesday when local residents spotted the infant's body lying near a road in the Madikeri area. According to police reports, the newborn was found wrapped in cloth, suggesting the body had been deliberately abandoned at the location. The exact age of the infant and how long it had been there before being discovered remains under investigation.
Local authorities were immediately alerted about the grim finding. Police teams swiftly arrived at the scene to secure the area and begin their preliminary investigation. The body was sent for postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death and gather crucial forensic evidence that might help identify those responsible.
Police Launch Formal Investigation
Madikeri police have taken serious note of the incident and registered an FIR under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. The case has been registered under Section 318 (concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body) of the IPC, indicating that investigators believe the infant's body was deliberately hidden or abandoned.
Police officials have confirmed that multiple investigative teams are working on the case. Our priority is to identify the parents or persons responsible for abandoning the infant, stated a senior police officer involved in the investigation. We are examining all possible angles, including whether the child was born alive or stillborn, the officer added, emphasizing the sensitivity of the case.
Community Reaction and Ongoing Probe
The shocking discovery has sent waves of anger and sorrow through the local community. Residents expressed their distress over the incident, questioning how someone could abandon a newborn in such a manner. Many have called for strict action against those responsible once they are identified.
Police are currently pursuing several lines of inquiry, including checking with local hospitals and clinics for recent births, examining missing person reports, and speaking with residents in the vicinity where the body was found. Authorities have also appealed to the public to come forward with any information that might assist in the investigation.
This tragic incident highlights the continuing problem of infant abandonment in various parts of the country and raises important questions about support systems for mothers in distress. As the investigation continues, police remain hopeful that forensic evidence and public cooperation will lead them to those responsible for this heartbreaking crime.
