Newborn Girl Rescued from Abandonment in Madhya Pradesh Forest

In a distressing incident in Madhya Pradesh, a newborn girl was discovered abandoned in thorny bushes and rainwater, believed to have been left for several hours after birth. Rescued by a shepherd, she was taken to a hospital where doctors are monitoring her condition. The police have launched an investigation to find her parents, emphasizing the dangers of such abandonment in a forest inhabited by wild animals. The Child Welfare Committee is also involved, ensuring the infant receives the necessary care and support.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 2, 2026, 11:39 IST

Newborn Found in Thorny Bushes

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Raisen, Sep 2: Authorities in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district reported the discovery of a newborn girl who had been abandoned in a thicket of thorny bushes and rainwater. It is believed she was left there for nearly four hours after her birth before being rescued, according to police.

The infant was located in Dungariya Khurd village within Bamhauri tehsil on Tuesday, after a shepherd tending to his flock heard her cries.

Upon following the sound, he found the baby lying in water surrounded by thorny bushes, with no one else in sight.

The shepherd alerted ASHA and Anganwadi workers, prompting a response from police and local villagers who quickly arrived to rescue the infant.

Initially taken to the Bamhauri Sub-Health Centre, the baby was later transferred to hospitals in Silwani and Raisen due to her serious condition.

At the Raisen District Hospital, she was admitted to the Sick Newborn Care Unit (SNCU), where medical staff are closely monitoring her health. Dr. Alok Rai, in charge of the SNCU, noted that the baby had sustained injuries from the thorny bushes and had become stiff from exposure to rainwater. She was also weak and hungry upon arrival.

Doctors estimate that the baby was born around 5 a.m. and was abandoned shortly thereafter. She is thought to have been exposed to rain and insects for three to four hours before being discovered.

The Bamhauri police have filed a case against the unidentified parents and are actively investigating to locate them.

Pritam Singh Rajput, the officer in charge of the Bamhauri police station, emphasized the dangers of leaving a newborn in such a forest, which is home to wild animals. He stated, "Abandoning a newborn in such an environment could have been fatal. We have registered a case against unknown individuals and are conducting inquiries in nearby villages to identify the parents."

Police teams are also searching the forest and surrounding areas to determine how the baby ended up there and to identify those responsible for her abandonment.

In the meantime, Mamta Patel, a member of the Child Welfare Committee, visited the district hospital after hearing about the incident. She spoke with doctors regarding the infant's condition and treatment.

The committee has begun the process for further action concerning the abandoned child, with Patel indicating that the baby will remain under medical supervision for the next three to four days.