In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves through railway authorities and passengers alike, a newborn baby girl was found abandoned inside the toilet of a moving express train on Monday evening. The discovery was made by an alert passenger on the Howrah-Puri Express, who heard muffled cries coming from the lavatory.

The Heart-Wrenching Discovery: According to eyewitnesses, as the train was approaching Kharagpur, a passenger went to use the common washroom of a general coach. Upon opening the door, he was horrified to see a newborn infant, still covered in blood, lying precariously inside the toilet commode. The passenger immediately pulled the alarm chain to stop the train and alerted the fellow travelers and railway staff.

Current Condition of the Infant: The Government Railway Police (GRP) acted swiftly and rushed the infant to a nearby state-run hospital. Doctors confirmed that the baby was born just a few hours prior to the discovery. While she had sustained minor abrasions, medical professionals stated that she is currently out of danger and is being kept under observation in the neonatal unit.

Mystery over the Mother’s Identity: The police are now investigating the whereabouts of the mother. It is suspected that she may have delivered the baby inside the train and fled at one of the previous stops to escape social stigma or personal circumstances. Authorities are scanning CCTV footage from various railway platforms and checking the reservation charts to identify any woman who might have boarded the coach and disembarked under suspicious circumstances. This act of extreme cruelty has sparked outrage on social media, with many calling for the harshest punishment for those responsible.