Newborn, wrapped in plastic cover, abandoned in Mancherial

A newborn wrapped in a plastic cover was abandoned at a junction in Naspur mandal centre on Monday.

Locals identified the baby and alerted police who in turn shifted the newborn to a hospital in Mancherial. 

The baby, weighing



around 3 kgs is healthy. She is under the observation of doctors. She would be shifted to a home run by the Women Development and Child Welfare department.

Based on a complaint received from the officials, a case has been registered. Investigations have been taken up.