Newborn's body discovered in airport toilet dustbin in Mumbai
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A newborn's body was recovered from a toilet dustbin at Terminal 2 of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday night.
The body was discovered around 10:30pm, after which airport security personnel alerted police.
The infant was taken to a nearby hospital, where medical authorities declared the baby dead.
Investigation underway
Case registered against unidentified person
The Mumbai Police have filed a case against an unknown person and launched a thorough probe.
Authorities are examining CCTV footage from the airport premises and forensic evidence to ascertain the identity of those who left the newborn behind.
They are also working with airlines and their passenger records in a bid to narrow down potential suspects in this tragic incident.
Police have asked the public for any information that might help the investigation.