Datia Liquor Raid Takes Emotional Turn as Police Discover Abandoned Infant on Rooftop
What began as a standard enforcement operation against illegal liquor production in Datia transformed into a deeply emotional and distressing incident on Sunday. During a joint raid by police and excise teams, officers stumbled upon a three-month-old baby abandoned on a rooftop, left crying from hunger and exposure to the cold after all adult family members fled to avoid arrest.
Panic and Abandonment During Fulra Kanjar Dera Area Crackdown
The raid was conducted in the Fulra Kanjar Dera area based on specific intelligence about illicit liquor manufacturing activities. As law enforcement officials moved in to apprehend suspects and seize contraband, residents panicked and ran from their homes, leaving behind vulnerable children in their haste to escape.
In one particularly heartbreaking discovery, police found three minors who had been deserted by their caregivers. The group included two children approximately four to five years old, a 10-year-old girl, and the infant who was barely clothed and completely inconsolable when discovered.
Police Officer Becomes Unexpected Caretaker for Distressed Infant
Sub-divisional officer of police Akanksha Jain provided crucial details about the emotional scene. "The adults escaped immediately upon spotting the police presence, abandoning these children without hesitation," Jain explained. The 10-year-old girl had attempted to care for the infant but was completely overwhelmed as the baby cried continuously from hunger and cold exposure.
When questioned about the infant's mother, the older girl could only respond that the woman had "gone away," leaving the children without proper supervision or care. Recognizing the immediate danger to the infant's wellbeing, police officers sprang into action with humanitarian concern.
Officer Jain personally arranged for milk and warm clothing for the abandoned baby. She then took the infant into her own care, feeding the child, wrapping the baby in warm garments, and holding the infant until it finally fell asleep, comforted and secure. The infant was later entrusted to the 10-year-old girl with clear instructions to contact police immediately if any further assistance was required.
Substantial Illegal Liquor Operation Uncovered During Raid
While the human drama unfolded, the enforcement operation continued to yield significant results against the illegal liquor network. Officials seized and destroyed contraband and manufacturing materials with an estimated value of approximately Rs 30.81 lakh. The confiscated items included:
- 5,400 bulk litres of country-made illicit liquor
- Nearly 19,000 kilograms of jaggery wash used in production
- 72 drums utilized in the manufacturing process
- Two specialized manufacturing machines
Authorities registered two separate cases under the stringent provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Excise Act, marking a substantial legal blow against the illicit operation.
Humanitarian Response Highlights Hidden Costs of Illegal Trade
The raid successfully disrupted a major illegal liquor manufacturing network, but the image of a senior police officer stepping into a maternal role for an abandoned infant created a lasting impression that transcended typical law enforcement narratives. This unexpected humanitarian intervention underscored the frequently overlooked human toll exacted by illegal trades and criminal enterprises.
Local residents who witnessed or learned about the incident expressed particular praise for Officer Jain's compassionate response, noting how her actions highlighted the dual responsibilities of law enforcement professionals in such complex situations. The episode serves as a poignant reminder that behind statistics of seized contraband and registered cases lie vulnerable individuals, including innocent children, who become unintended casualties of illicit activities.
