Infant abandoned
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 17 2014:
A newly born kid, just 11 days old brought to Raj Medi City with complaints of breathing difficulty has been left all alone as no one came back to take the infant boy.
Speaking to media persons today, Raj Medi City AGM Dinesh Ksh said that the kid was brought to the hospital by his purported father Abdul Rashid from Sangaiyumpham Puleipokpi, Thoubal district at around 2.30 pm of June 6 .
The kid recovered after he was treated in the ICU.
Subsequently Rashid was informed to clear the hospital bill and take back the child on June 7 .
But when the mobile number was dialled for the second time, it was found in switch off mode.
Since then, no communication could be established.
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According to the hospital register, the kid's name is Baby of Reshma.
The purported father told hospital staff that the kid was delivered at Public Hospital, Hatta.
When Abdul Rashid brought the kid to the hospital, he was accompanied by a woman who was said to be his (Rashid) younger sister.
As no one came to take back the kid, he would be handed over to police today, Dinesh said.
It is reported that police are keeping in touch with Social Welfare Department on the matter.