Newborn girl’s body found near garbage

Tribune News Service

Zirakpur, November 1

The body of a newborn girl child was recovered from near Yadavindra Colony on the rear side of Paras Down Town mall in Baltana here today.

Investigating officer Naathi Ram of the Baltana police post said they received information around 5 pm that the body of a newborn child was found wrapped in a cloth near a pile of garbage behind Paras Down Town mall.

The child was rushed to a hospital where doctors declared her brought dead on arrival. The body has been kept in the mortuary of the Civil Hospital, Dera Bassi, and the matter was being investigated, said the police.

The police are combing the slum areas and societies near the spot to get any clue.

The investigating officer said a case would be registered and strict action would be taken against the culprits.