Dead body of newborn found in Paliya river

The body of a newborn baby was found in the Paliya river located in Mechinagar municipality-6 of Jhapa.

The body was found floating in the water this morning, Deputy Inspector of Police Gyan Kumar Mahato of the local police office Kankarvitta informed.

The baby's body was found about 100 meters south of the east-west highway. The police believe that the baby was thrown into the river as soon as it was born. The police have started an investigation into the incident.