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Crime
Newborn Abandoned Near River in Bagia Village, Singrauli: Ants Crawled Over Infant, Police Transport to Hospital
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 05:16 PM
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A one‑day‑old abandoned baby was discovered in river‑side bushes of Bagia village, Singrauli, with ants crawling on its body; local police took the infant to a hospital for treatment.
Police officials responded to a call from villagers in Bagia, a settlement in the Chitrangi police jurisdiction of Singrauli district, after a newborn was found abandoned in dense bushes along the riverbank. The infant, estimated to be about one day old, was covered in insects, with ants crawling over its skin, indicating severe neglect.
The local police in‑charge arrived at the scene, secured the child, and immediately arranged transport to the nearest medical facility. Hospital staff began emergency care, focusing on stabilising the newborn's vital signs and treating any infections caused by the insect exposure.
Authorities have opened an investigation into the abandonment, treating the case as a criminal offence under child protection laws. The police are seeking information from the community to identify the person or persons responsible for leaving the baby in such a hazardous condition.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about child abandonment in remote areas and underscores the need for stronger social support mechanisms in Madhya Pradesh's rural districts.
The local police in‑charge arrived at the scene, secured the child, and immediately arranged transport to the nearest medical facility. Hospital staff began emergency care, focusing on stabilising the newborn's vital signs and treating any infections caused by the insect exposure.
Authorities have opened an investigation into the abandonment, treating the case as a criminal offence under child protection laws. The police are seeking information from the community to identify the person or persons responsible for leaving the baby in such a hazardous condition.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about child abandonment in remote areas and underscores the need for stronger social support mechanisms in Madhya Pradesh's rural districts.