The body of a newborn was recovered from a pond in Sreepur upazila of Magura early this morning, eliciting shock and sorrow from the local community.
Officer-in-Charge Rezaul Sheikh Tasmin Alam of the Sreepur Police Station has confirmed the recovery.
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The discovery was made around 7:30 am by a local resident, Ershad, who stumbled upon the tragic sight in a pond used for jute-rotting near his home in Sahebpara village. Promptly, Ershad informed the Sreepur Police Station, leading to the police intervention.
Following the recovery, the Officer-in-Charge announced that the newborn's body was sent to the morgue for an autopsy, a necessary step to uncover crucial details.
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In response to this incident, authorities have filed an unnatural death case with the Sreepur Police Station, initiating a formal investigation into the matter.