Doda: In a disturbing incident at the emergency ward of Government Medical College (GMC) Doda in Jammu and Kashmir, the body of an infant girl was found in a bathroom, said the police.
According to officials, the baby was approximately 5-6 months old, and the body was found on September 28.
Confirming the incident, Dr. Tanveer Ahmed, Medical Superintendent of GMC Doda, stated that the body of the infant was found during sanitation and security checks.
"The hospital staff immediately informed the police, who registered the case. The baby's body was taken for a post-mortem, and DNA samples were sent to a forensic lab for analysis.
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The investigation is ongoing, with the hospital's security measures, including CCTV footage, being reviewed. The case is being supervised by the police, and further information will be provided once DNA confirmation is obtained," Ahmed told ANI.
Taking cognisance of the matter, the Police Post District Hospital (PPDH) Doda registered a case under Section 94 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) (Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body)
The Investigating Officer (I/O), along with the FSL Team and the Crime Photographer, visited the scene and carried out the necessary legal and scientific formalities. The body was taken into custody for medico-legal examination.
An investigation into the case has been initiated, and further legal action is being taken in accordance with the law, said the police.
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that in a tragic incident, a 45-day-old infant allegedly died due to a lack of proper medical care at Kandiyaperi Government Peripheral Hospital, which is attached to Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital (TvMCH). The family alleged that the infant, who was suffering from nosebleeds, did not receive the necessary medical attention, and they are holding the hospital responsible for the infant's untimely death.
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