Newborn’s body found near graveyard in Srinagar

SRINAGAR — In a tragic incident, the body of a newborn was found lying near the graveyard adjacent to Islamia College in summer capital Srinagar on Thursday, officials said.

An unnamed official, quoted by the news agency KC, said that police immediately reached the scene upon receiving information about the distressing incident.

The newborn’s body was shifted to SMHS Hospital for medico-legal formalities, as part of the investigation, he said.

Police have assured that a thorough inquiry will be conducted to determine the cause of death and identify those responsible.