In a deeply disturbing incident that has shocked the community, stray dogs were found mauling the body of a newborn baby abandoned on the premises of a government medical college in Madhya Pradesh. The grisly discovery has prompted a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the infant's death and abandonment.
Horrific Discovery Near Hospital Mortuary
The incident took place on the grounds of the Birsa Munda Government Medical College in Shahdol district. According to police officer Bhupendra Mani Pandey, in-charge of Sohagpur police station, the scene was discovered late on Tuesday evening. Local residents spotted the dogs near the hospital's mortuary area, where the animals were dragging and biting the infant's remains in the open.
The alert residents immediately chased the stray dogs away and informed the authorities. Police officers rushed to the spot and recovered what was left of the body. Officer Pandey confirmed that some portions of the body had been eaten by the dogs before the intervention could take place.
Police Investigation and Pending Autopsy
Following the recovery, the body was sent for a post-mortem examination, which was conducted on Wednesday. The police have registered a formal case and launched a detailed probe. Investigators are working on several critical questions to unravel the tragedy.
The key points under investigation include:
- Whether the infant was born prematurely or was fully developed at the time of birth.
- Determining if the birth occurred within the medical college facility itself.
- The cause of the infant's death and the timeline of events leading to the abandonment.
The police have stated they will await the complete findings of the autopsy report before deciding on their next course of action. The results of the post-mortem were still pending at the time of reporting.
Community Shock and Official Response
The incident has sent waves of anguish and anger through the local community in Shahdol. The fact that such an event could occur on the campus of a government healthcare institution has raised serious concerns about security and oversight.
While the primary focus of the police is to establish the facts of the abandonment and death, the incident also highlights the ongoing issue of stray dog menace in several urban and semi-urban areas. The case underscores a tragic confluence of societal failure and infrastructural lapses.
Authorities are expected to review the security protocols within the hospital premises. The investigation continues as officials piece together the heartbreaking final moments of the newborn's story, hoping to deliver some measure of justice.
