Daijiworld Media Network - Karkala
Karkala, Jan 16: The newborn male baby found at Parpale hill here on Sunday January 13 failed to respond to treatment and passed away on Tuesday January 15.
The newborn was found abandoned under a tree at Parpale hill with injury marks on its head and neck. The naval cord was stained with blood, indicating that the baby was abandoned only a few hours after birth.
The baby was found by the locals who heard its cries, and shifted to Wenlock hospital in Mangalore for further treatment.
The right side of the infant’s neck was found to be swollen, and there was bleeding in the mouth. As the baby was finding it hard to breathe and because of the injury on the neck, it was suspected that an attempt had been made to strangle the baby.
It is learnt that a woman had arrived at the spot in an auto rickshaw and thrown the baby, causing grievous harm. Police have questioned a few auto drivers in this regard.
Town police are investigating the case.