A newborn infant died after being allegedly abandoned inside a hospital washroom in Kerala's Malappuram district, prompting a police investigation
A newborn baby was found abandoned inside a plastic bucket in the washroom of a private hospital near Nilambur in Kerala's Malappuram district. The infant later died, and police have launched an investigation to identify the mother and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Malappuram: A newborn baby died after allegedly being abandoned in the washroom of a private hospital in Kerala's Malappuram district, police said. The tragic incident has sparked an investigation as authorities work to identify the mother and establish the circumstances that led to the infant's death.
The infant was discovered inside a plastic bucket by housekeeping staff during their routine cleaning duties on Tuesday morning. Hospital authorities immediately alerted the police after the baby was found.
Kerala Newborn Found in Hospital Washroom
According to police, the incident occurred at a private hospital in Akampadam near Nilambur in Malappuram district. The newborn was found abandoned inside the washroom, concealed in a plastic bucket.
Hospital staff rushed to respond after the discovery, but the infant could not be saved. The body has been sent for further examination as part of the investigation.
Kerala Police Launch Investigation
Police have registered a case and initiated an inquiry to identify the mother of the newborn. Investigators are examining hospital records, reviewing CCTV footage, and collecting evidence to determine how the baby came to be abandoned inside the hospital premises.
Officials are also questioning hospital staff and gathering relevant information to reconstruct the sequence of events.
"The investigation is focused on identifying the mother and establishing the circumstances that led to the abandonment of the newborn," police said.
Kerala Authorities Examining All Angles
Police said every possible angle is being investigated, including the circumstances surrounding the child's birth and whether any criminal negligence or other offences were involved.
Further details are expected after the post-mortem examination and completion of the preliminary investigation.
