Guwahati, 6th December: In a distressing incident near Chaulkhoa River in Barpeta’s Gandhinagar, the lifeless body of an unidentified infant was recovered.
The incident took place around 11 am on December 6, revealing the infant’s body in a horrific state, with approximately half of it consumed by an unknown animal.
Responding swiftly, the Barpeta police arrived at the location to investigate this harrowing situation. Despite their efforts, the identity of the infant remains unknown at this time.
Residents, shocked by the gruesome discovery, assert that the infant does not belong to anyone in the vicinity.
Speaking to the media one of the locals said, “We discovered a lifeless body of an infant in the morning hours…we still don’t know whose infant it is…police are now investigating the matter.”
Locals also claimed that in the nearby area, there have been no reports of infant deaths in recent days. However, the police will have to investigate further to ascertain the identity.
“We still don’t know if it was eaten by stray dogs or has been chopped off by someone and dumped,” the local added.
Speculation arises that someone may have callously abandoned the infant, either while still alive or after a malicious act resulting in the tragic demise.
Further investigation underway.
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