A newborn baby boy was found dead on a roadside in the Godabarish Nagar area of Rayagada late on Thursday night, triggering shock and outrage among local residents.
According to preliminary information, the infant’s body was wrapped in a cloth and allegedly abandoned on the road under the cover of darkness. The body was discovered by locals on Friday morning, who promptly alerted the police.
Upon receiving information, police reached the spot and recovered the body of the newborn. The infant has been sent for post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death and establish further details surrounding the incident.
Authorities have launched a detailed investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to the abandonment. The identity of the individual or individuals responsible and the motive behind the act remain unknown at this stage.
As part of the probe, police officials are examining CCTV footage from nearby areas in an effort to gather crucial leads. They are also questioning staff members of hospitals and nursing homes in the vicinity to verify whether any recent childbirth cases could be connected to the incident.
The discovery has sparked widespread condemnation in the locality, with residents expressing deep anguish and concern over the tragic incident.
