The body of a newborn was discovered in the Brahmaputra River near Jogamaya Ghat in Dhubri on Saturday, sparking a police investigation into the events leading to this tragic incident. Preliminary reports suggest that the infant was delivered at a medical facility before being discarded in the river.
Local residents alerted the Dhubri Police after spotting the body floating in the water. Responding promptly, a police team retrieved the newborn’s body, which was subsequently sent to Dhubri Medical College and Hospital for a medico-legal examination to ascertain the cause and time of death.
The officer-in-charge of Dhubri Police Station confirmed the recovery and announced that an investigation has been initiated to identify the individual responsible and reconstruct the timeline of events surrounding the abandonment. “Only after the investigation will we be able to provide further details,” the official stated.
The discovery of the body has drawn a crowd of local residents to the riverbank, many of whom expressed shock and grief over the situation. Some community members alleged that the act might have been committed by a woman, raising concerns about the alarming abandonment of the newborn.
Authorities are currently reviewing hospital records, CCTV footage, and other potential leads to verify whether the delivery took place in a healthcare facility and to identify those involved in this heartbreaking case. Additionally, police have appealed to the public for any information that could aid the investigation as the situation continues to develop.
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Publish Date: 2026-01-10 17:33:00
