Newborn’s Body Found in Toilet Trash Bin at Mumbai Airport Terminal 2, Probe Launched
A newborn’s body was discovered in a toilet trash bin at Terminal 2 of Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday night, causing a stir among passengers and staff. The Sahar Police have registered a case against an unknown person and initiated an investigation. The body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for further examination.
The incident came to light around 10:30 pm on March 25 when the newborn’s body was found in a trash bin inside a toilet at Terminal 2. The discovery led to immediate concern among airport staff and passengers, prompting authorities to take swift action. Mumbai Police were informed, and a team was dispatched to the scene.
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Sahar Police have registered a case against an unidentified individual for abandoning the newborn. An investigation is underway to identify the person responsible, with authorities likely to review CCTV footage from Terminal 2. The body was sent to Cooper Hospital for a post-mortem to determine the cause of death and gather more evidence.
This incident follows a similar case in February, where two newborns were found dead and abandoned in Maharashtra’s Thane district. Such occurrences have raised concerns about child abandonment in the region, with authorities emphasizing the need for stricter monitoring and awareness to prevent such tragedies.
The investigation is expected to intensify as police work to identify the individual responsible for abandoning the newborn. Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) is likely to release an official statement soon. Further details, including the post-mortem report, are awaited as the case unfolds.
