New Delhi: A six to seven-day-old infant was found crying on the roadside, allegedly abandoned near Aali Mor in southeast Delhi’s Sarita Vihar, before Delhi Police rushed to the spot and rescued the newborn.
The infant was spotted by PCR staff, according to police. Police said the child was in a fragile condition when found and needed immediate attention. The newborn was immediately taken to AIIMS paediatric emergency, where doctors provided medical care. Police are also making inquiries in the surrounding area for any information that could help establish the child’s identity and trace the circumstances that led to the infant being left by the roadside.
The quick intervention by PCR team proved crucial, ensuring that the newborn received treatment before the situation could turn worse. Doctors are currently monitoring the infant, while police have begun efforts to piece together what happened before the child was found alone on the road.