New Delhi: In a tragedy that has shaken everyone, a newborn baby was found dead in extreme heat conditions in Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan. The body, believed to be no more than 4-days-old, was discovered by sanitation workers near a drain in the Chhoti Sadri police station area.Infants body found in scorching heatThe scorching afternoon sun had taken a toll on the infants body, with some parts showing signs of burning. There were no visible injuries, leading police to suspect the child was abandoned alive. A complete absence of clothing further fueled this theory. Actually when the sanitation workers located the body of the infant there was no clothes and he was lying on the road, with patches of skin on his body due to the burns caused by scorching heat.Police investigation underwayChhoti Sadri police are currently conducting a thorough investigation, focusing on nearby hospitals within a 5-kilometer radius. The hope is to identify the mother, especially considering the possibility the child was unwanted due to being illegitimate.The incident has cast a shadow disgust and pain on the people living in the area. Police officials expressed deep concern, highlighting the cruelty of leaving such a vulnerable child exposed to the elements.
