Infant found abandoned
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 29 2026:
An infant boy, believed to be a newborn, was found abandoned at the cradle point of MMKS Children Home, Dewlahland, at around 6.54 pm on October 27 .
Following the incident, teams from the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Imphal East, the Specialised Adoption Agency (SAA) and the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Imphal East, rushed to the spot and rescued the infant, said a press release issued by DCPU, Imphal East.
The baby was subsequently taken to Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) Hospital for a medical examination, where he was found to be healthy.
The team named the infant Atangba and placed him at the Specialised Adoption Agency, Imphal East, for his safety, care and protection.
In a public notice, the authority appealed to anyone who can establish the identity of the child to approach the office of SAA, Imphal East, with relevant documents.
The claimant must come forward within 60 days from the date of publication of the notice, it said.
Failure to do so may lead to further proceedings to declare the child legally free for adoption under the Adoption Regulations, 2022, it added.
For further information, the public may contact SAA Imphal East at 9856863953, DCPU PO (NIC) at 7085247502, CWC Imphal East at 8787564077, or Child Helpline at 1098 .




