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Police apprehends duo for ‘stealing’ new-born from hospital ward in Handwara

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Srinagar: Police on Friday morning apprehended a duo for stealing an infant from a district hospital in Handwara area of Kupwara district.

An official said that an infant went missing from Handwara district hospital after it was moved to a ward.

“Soon after the incident both police and hospital administration swung into action to trace the new born baby safely,” he said.

Deputy medical superintendent, Dr Aijaz said that police have apprehended two women in this regard and recovered the infant from their possession.

(With inputs from agencies)

 

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