Infant’s body found dumped in drain; police launch probe

Last Updated:September 09, 2025, 23:45 IST

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Thane, Sep 9 (PTI) The body of an infant was found dumped in a drain in Ambarnath town of Maharashtra’s Thane district on Tuesday morning, police said.

A local resident and his son found the body of an infant in the drain outside their house located in Netaji Market area, following which people gathered at the spot. After being informed, a police team reached the place and the body of the infant was sent for post-mortem to a government hospital, an official said.

The deceased baby was around five months old, he said, adding that investigation was underway. PTI COR NP

(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)

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September 09, 2025, 23:45 IST

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