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Police Rescue Baby Buried Alive in Uttar Pradesh

Investigators are working to trace the parents and identify who buried the child.

Overview

  • A villager in Godapur, Shahjahanpur, heard cries, saw a hand protruding from soil, and alerted police.
  • Officers dug out the infant alive and moved her from a local hospital to Shahjahanpur Government Medical College for advanced care.
  • Doctors estimate the girl is about 15 days old and say she remains in critical condition in the ICU under dedicated supervision.
  • Officials say they are reviewing nearby cameras, and local reports noted a small air gap at the site that may have allowed breathing.
  • No parents or suspects have been identified, and the case remains under active investigation.