Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Newborn Found Dead in Doda Hospital Bathroom, Probe Initiated
A newborn baby was found dead in a bathroom at a hospital in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir.
The baby, estimated to be 5-6 months old, was discovered during a routine check.
Hospital staff alerted the police, who have launched an investigation.
They have registered a case and are reviewing CCTV footage, while also taking the body for a post-mortem examination.
DNA samples have been sent for analysis.
The police are investigating how the baby died and why the baby was left there.
A newborn baby girl was found dead in a hospital bathroom in Doda, J&K.
The baby's body was discovered on September 28 in the emergency ward bathroom.
Police were informed, and a case has been registered.
Post-mortem and forensic analysis, including DNA testing, are underway.
The investigation is ongoing, reviewing security measures.
- Who
- Newborn female baby
- What
- Baby found dead in hospital bathroom
- When
- September 28
- Where
- Bathroom of the emergency ward of Government Medical College Doda
- Why
- Under investigation; cause of death and circumstances unknown
- Incident Location
- Bathroom of Emergency Ward, GMC Doda, J&K
- Date of Discovery
- September 28
- Infant's Age
- Approximately 5-6 months old
- Cause of Death
- Pending post-mortem and forensic analysis
- Police Action
- Case registered, investigation ongoing
- Relevant Law
- Section 94 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
