Newborn’s Body Found in Mumbai Airport Restroom Trash Bin, Police Investigation Underway

Authorities are analyzing CCTV footage and coordinating with airlines to identify the individual responsible as they await a post-mortem report to confirm the cause of death.

The body of a newborn was discovered by housekeeping staff in a trash bin inside a family restroom near boarding gates 43 and 44 at Mumbai Airport's Terminal 2 on Tuesday night.
The infant was transported to Cooper Hospital, where doctors declared the baby dead on arrival, with preliminary reports suggesting the baby was stillborn.
Sahar Police have registered a case under sections 91 and 94 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, addressing the concealment of birth and acts causing or preventing live birth.
Investigators are analyzing CCTV footage and coordinating with airlines to trace the suspect’s movements and identify any individuals who may have been involved.
The incident, the first of its kind at Mumbai Airport, has prompted concerns about security vulnerabilities, as the individual responsible managed to act undetected.