Tragedy Unveiled: Newborn's Body Found in Odisha

A newborn girl's decomposed body was discovered in Odisha's Sundargarh district, prompting an investigation. Found near stray dogs, locals alerted authorities, who arranged for a post-mortem. Police suspect the baby was abandoned nearby, with uncertainty regarding where the birth occurred.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Rourkela | Updated: 26-03-2025 20:13 IST | Created: 26-03-2025 20:13 IST
Tragedy Unveiled: Newborn's Body Found in Odisha
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A shocking discovery was made in Odisha's Sundargarh district when locals found the decomposed body of a newborn girl with stray dogs roaming nearby. The gruesome scene was reported to the Sundargarh town police, who immediately responded by sending the body for a post-mortem examination.

The authorities quickly launched an investigation into the tragic incident, which has left the community in distress. Initial suspicions suggest the newborn could have been dumped near a bush shortly after birth, leaving many questions unanswered regarding the circumstances.

Sundargarh sub-divisional police officer Nirmal Chandra Mohapatra expressed uncertainty about the newborn's origins, indicating that it remains unclear whether the delivery occurred in Sundargarh town or if someone from outside disposed of the body in the area. The investigation continues as locals and authorities seek answers.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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