Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], January 7 (ANI): A shocking incident was reported in Kolanukonda, within the Tadepalli Mandal limits of Guntur district, where a newborn baby, just a few hours old, was found abandoned in a drain, Andhra Police confirmed in an official statement on Tuesday.

According to Tadepalli Sub-Inspector Srinivas Rao, a passerby spotted the infant and immediately alerted local authorities.

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The Tadepalli police have launched an investigation to gather details and identify those responsible for abandoning the newborn.

Further updates on the case are awaited. (ANI)

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