Shopian, Oct 25: In a second such incident reported within five days, the body of a newborn baby was recovered near Dubjan Bridge in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Sunday.
Officials told GNS that police reached the spot and recovered the body after the incident was reported to them by the locals. “The body is currently lying at a local hospital, where it will be dealt with in accordance with the prescribed procedures.”
“The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and an investigation has been initiated,” they added.
Pertinent to mention here that the incident comes days after the body of another newborn was found at Dunaroo Keller on October 20. Locals had reportedly witnessed street dogs dragging the body before retrieving it.
Further details are awaited. (GNS)