Agartala, 24th October 2026 : A newborn baby was found abandoned beside a Durga Puja mandap near Pecharthal market, triggering widespread concern in the area on Friday night.
According to reports, the incident came to light at around 9.30 pm on Friday when local passers-by spotted the newborn and immediately informed the police.
Acting on the information, personnel from Pecharthal police station, along with fire and emergency services personnel, reached the spot and rescued the baby. The newborn was subsequently taken to Pecharthal Hospital for medical attention.
On Saturday, at around 12 noon, officials from the Unakoti District Child Protection Unit took the baby to a shelter home for proper care and protection.
Sources said the newborn’s health condition was stable and the baby was doing well. The circumstances surrounding the abandonment are not yet known.
