New Delhi

Baby girl found abandoned

NEW DELHI: In yet another unpleasant reminder of the reality that girl child is still considered a “burden” by many, a newborn girl was found dumped at Gole Market here over the weekend. The girl has been sent to “Palna” care home.

On Saturday morning, a woman pavement dweller spotted a stray dog dragging a black cloth bag near Gole Market. She then heard the cry of a baby coming from inside the bag. She scared the dog away and checked the bag and found a baby girl. Subsequently the police were informed. They rushed the infant to Lady Hardinge Medical College where doctors checked her and found her healthy. The Mandir Marg police have registered a case under Section 317 of the IPC and are trying to identify the baby’s parents.

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