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Health
Newborn Found Abandoned Near Well in Jhabua Village Rescued by Police
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 12:32 PM
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A crying newborn was discovered abandoned near a well in Devli village, Raypuria police area, Jhabua. Local residents alerted TI Geeta Jatav and police, who rushed the infant to the civil hospital.
In the early hours of the day, a newborn infant was found abandoned beside a well in Devli, a village under the Raypuria police station of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. The baby was crying, prompting nearby villagers to investigate the source of the sound.
Upon hearing the distress call, the local police team led by Traffic Inspector Geeta Jatav arrived at the scene. The officials assessed the infant's condition and provided immediate care before arranging transport.
The newborn was swiftly taken to the civil hospital in Jhabua for medical attention. Hospital staff reported that the child was stable after receiving emergency treatment. The incident underscores the vigilance of rural communities and the prompt response of law‑enforcement agencies in safeguarding vulnerable lives.
Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the circumstances of the abandonment, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Upon hearing the distress call, the local police team led by Traffic Inspector Geeta Jatav arrived at the scene. The officials assessed the infant's condition and provided immediate care before arranging transport.
The newborn was swiftly taken to the civil hospital in Jhabua for medical attention. Hospital staff reported that the child was stable after receiving emergency treatment. The incident underscores the vigilance of rural communities and the prompt response of law‑enforcement agencies in safeguarding vulnerable lives.
Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the circumstances of the abandonment, and the investigation remains ongoing.