Latest News | Newborn Baby Mauled by Stray Dogs in UP

Gorakhpur (UP), Jul 11 (PTI) An newborn baby was allegedly mauled by stray dogs to death and left near a drain in Hatabazar area, police said on Friday.

Police said the baby was three to five days old and was found wrapped in a cloth.

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A girl cleaning her courtyard allegedly saw dogs attacking the baby. She immediately informed her father, Tahir, who drove the dogs away and alerted other locals.

Tahir then contacted the Gagaha police who took custody of the infant's body.

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According to preliminary probe, the newborn appeared to be between three and five days old. A forensic team was dispatched to the site, which collected samples for examination.

Station House Officer (SHO) Sushil Kumar said CCTV from the nearby intersection will be thoroughly examined to determine how the infant's body came to be at the location.

"Further details would emerge following the post-mortem report. Investigations are underway," the SHO said.

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