Foetus found in toilet of Ludhiana hospital, FIR filed

Ludhiana: A shocking incident unfolded at Bhagwan Ram Charitable Hospital near Daresi, Ludhiana where a fetus has been found abandoned in the complex’s bathroom on Tuesday. 

The fetus was discovered behind the toilet seat inside the hospital building by the security guard of the hospital. Following this, the security guard immediately alerted the hospital authorities.

According to the statements of the hospital authorities, there were no female patients admitted to the hospital when this incident was discovered. Moreover, no blood stains were found in the area where the fetus was abandoned. Hence, they suspect that it was brought to the hospital from outside. 

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Meanwhile, the police have suspicions regarding two females who were captured on the hospital's CCTV footage. It is believed that they may be involved in the disposal of the fetus, as they were observed carrying two bags close to the bathroom.  

An FIR has been registered under section 316 (causing death of a quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against the unidentified accused after the hospital authorities involved the police in the matter.