In a distressing incident in Kanpur, a newborn baby was rescued from the rooftop of a house late on Thursday night. The event unfolded in the Manyavar Kanshiram Colony located in Jarauli Phase One, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Alert Locals and Swift Police Action
The rescue operation was initiated after residents of the colony reported hearing the persistent cries of an infant. Concerned citizens immediately alerted the authorities at the Barra police station. Responding promptly to the distress call, a police team rushed to the scene to investigate the source of the crying.
Upon searching the area, the officials made a heartbreaking discovery. The baby was found abandoned inside a bag, left on the roof of a house. The infant, whose gender was not specified in initial reports, was alone and vulnerable in the night.
Immediate Medical Care and Custody
Showing quick thinking and compassion, locals first ensured the baby received urgent medical attention. They admitted the newborn to a nearby private hospital for a check-up and necessary care. Following this, the police formally took charge of the situation.
The officer in charge of the Barra police station, Ravindra Srivastava, provided details of the case. He confirmed that after the medical examination, the police handed over the custody of the baby to a man named Bablu Bhadauriya for temporary care and protection.
Ongoing Investigation into the Abandonment
The police have launched a full-scale investigation to uncover the circumstances behind this act of abandonment. Authorities are actively working to gather information about the person or persons responsible for placing the helpless newborn on the rooftop.
"Information about who placed the newborn on the roof is being gathered, and action will be taken accordingly," stated the official. The case highlights serious concerns about infant safety and the legal consequences of child abandonment.
This incident in Kanpur has raised urgent questions about support systems for mothers and newborns in distress. While the infant is now safe, the search for answers and accountability continues as the Barra police pursue their investigation.
