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Newborn Baby’s Body Found Near Dantan Railway Station in West Medinipur

Correspondent Ajay Chowdhury/10th April 2026

Dantan, West Medinipur : A tragic incident came to light on Friday morning when the body of a newborn infant was recovered from a paddy field near Dantan Railway Station in West Medinipur district.
According to local sources, a few people who had gone out for their usual morning walk noticed the infant’s body lying near the field. Soon after the discovery, news spread across the area and created shock and tension among local residents.
After receiving information about the incident, Dantan Police quickly reached the spot and recovered the body. Initial reports suggest that the baby may have been abandoned shortly afte r birth. However, it is still not clear whether the incident happened accidentally or if the child was deliberately left there. The police have sent the body for post-mortem examination and started a detailed investigation into the matter. Officials are trying to find out who was responsible for the incident and under what circumstances the newborn was left in the field. The heartbreaking incident has led to grief and anger in the locality. Local residents have demanded strict punishment for those responsible and have urged the police to identify the culprits as soon as possible.

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