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Crime
Newborn Girl’s Body Discovered in School Bag, Dumped in Madhya Pradesh Field
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 08:46 PM
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Authorities in Madhya Pradesh recovered the body of a newborn girl, packed inside a school bag and discarded in a field, prompting a criminal investigation.
Earlier this week, police in Madhya Pradesh recovered the body of a newborn girl packed inside a school bag that had been discarded in a field near a local school. The bag was found by a farmer while clearing the field, and forensic teams were immediately called to the site.
The discovery has prompted the local police to treat the case as a homicide and has launched a full criminal investigation. Investigators are examining the bag for fingerprints and any signs of tampering, and are also reviewing CCTV footage from nearby schools and roads.
The Madhya Pradesh Police have requested assistance from the state forensic department and are coordinating with the district crime branch to identify the suspect and determine the circumstances leading to the tragic incident.
Officials have urged anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the bag to come forward, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in solving the case.
The discovery has prompted the local police to treat the case as a homicide and has launched a full criminal investigation. Investigators are examining the bag for fingerprints and any signs of tampering, and are also reviewing CCTV footage from nearby schools and roads.
The Madhya Pradesh Police have requested assistance from the state forensic department and are coordinating with the district crime branch to identify the suspect and determine the circumstances leading to the tragic incident.
Officials have urged anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the bag to come forward, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in solving the case.