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Newborn found with throat slit in garbage bin in Mumbai

The Manpada police have lodged a case against an unidentified person under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.

Updated on: Oct 12, 2017, 16:40:08 IST
Hindustan Times | By , Dombivli
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A newborn boy was found with his throat slit near a housing society at Dombivli on Monday, police said.

The Manpada police have lodged a case against an unidentified person under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. (FILE FOR REPRESENTATION)
The Manpada police have lodged a case against an unidentified person under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. (FILE FOR REPRESENTATION)

According to the police, a resident found the body while clearing garbage.

The Manpada police have lodged a case against an unidentified person under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.

According to the police, the body was wrapped in a plastic bag.

“When a resident from the society was clearing the garbage area near the building, he found the body in a plastic bag. Later, he alerted other residents and who alerted the police,” said a police officer from Manpada police station.

“We have questioned the society residents. Also, there are no CCTV cameras nearby. We have also checked a few hospital and maternity homes, ” said a police officer.

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