Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:08pm on 18 Sep 2025,Thursday India
A 20-day-old baby girl was found buried alive in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. A shepherd heard faint cries and discovered her tiny hand sticking out from the mud. Villagers and police rushed to rescue her. The baby was taken to a government hospital where doctors said she was in critical condition. She had mud in her mouth, insect bites, and signs of oxygen loss. Doctors are treating her infection but say her condition remains serious. Police are searching for her parents. Authorities believe she was buried due to gender bias, a problem linked to India’s preference for sons. (PC: BBC)
