Minor throws newborn girl from hospital window in Burhanpur:Infant survives after falling in garbage heap; probe underway

A minor girl gave birth to a baby girl on Sunday (September 28) morning at Burhanpur District Hospital. To avoid disgrace, she allegedly tried to kill the newborn by throwing her from a hospital balcony window. The baby luckily survived after landing on a pile of garbage and plastic. As per reports, she suffered minor neck injuries and has been admitted to the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU), where her condition is informed to be stable. The minor mother is also receiving treatment at the hospital. Minor gave birth to baby girl in hospital washroom Lalbagh Station In-charge Amit Singh Jadoun said they received information about a newborn baby girl found near the men’s washroom of the district hospital. Police investigating about the child and incident Police are investigating to find out who the baby’s mother is and the circumstances under which the child was left there. Hospital sources say the minor was thrown from balcony According to hospital sources, the minor mother had allegedly thrown the baby from the balcony. Police said the full details will be known only after the investigation. Initial information suggests that the minor gave birth to the baby in the hospital washroom.