Body of newborn baby found in river with umbilical cord, probe begins

KOZHIKODE: A body of a newborn baby was found in the river. The body was found in Nelyadi Kalathin Kadavu at Koyilandy in Kozhikode. The body was found by fishermen who went fishing early Tuesday morning at 1.30 am.

The body was found lying upside down. The baby was found with the umbilical cord attached. On being informed, the police and fire force reached the spot. The body was fished out from the river and shifted to the Koyilandy Taluk Hospital. The police said that an investigation has been launched into the incident.