New Delhi, Jan 24 (PTI) The body of a newborn child wrapped in a polythene bag was found near the Kali Ghat area of north Delhi, police said on Wednesday.

They said they got a PCR call informing them about the body.

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"A team was sent to the area. The body of newborn boy was found there. The crime scene was inspected properly. The body has been shifted to a mortuary and a case has been registered against unidentified people. Further investigation is underway," a senior police officer said.

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