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Crime
Newborn Girl's Body Found in Drain in Rajgarh, Investigation Underway
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 06:15 PM
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A newborn girl's body was discovered in a drain in Lushidia Ramnath, Kurawar area of Rajgarh district on Sunday. Police have taken the body for post‑mortem and are launching an investigation.
Police officers arrived at the Lushidia Ramnath drain in the Kurawar area of Rajgarh district after receiving a tip about a body. The deceased was identified as a newborn girl.
The body was collected and sent to the district forensic laboratory for a post‑mortem examination. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing local residents to determine how the child ended up in the drain.
The incident has sparked concern among villagers, many of whom are calling for a thorough probe to uncover any foul play or negligence. Authorities have assured the public that the investigation will be conducted with urgency and transparency.
The body was collected and sent to the district forensic laboratory for a post‑mortem examination. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing local residents to determine how the child ended up in the drain.
The incident has sparked concern among villagers, many of whom are calling for a thorough probe to uncover any foul play or negligence. Authorities have assured the public that the investigation will be conducted with urgency and transparency.