Newborn Boy Abandoned Near Hostel In Srikalahasti

DC Correspondent 17 August 2026 8:23 PM

The incident came to light after residents noticed the baby’s cries from the area behind the hostel.

Two town Circle Inspector Nagaraju reached the spot and inspected the area. The police shifted the newborn to the area hospital for treatment. — DC Image

TIRUPATI: A newborn boy was found abandoned near a septic tank behind the womens degree college girls’ hostel in Telugu Ganga Colony of Srikalahasti on Monday.

The incident came to light after residents noticed the baby’s cries from the area behind the hostel. They informed hostel warden Jaya Sudha, who in turn informed the police about the infant.

Two town Circle Inspector Nagaraju reached the spot and inspected the area. The police shifted the newborn to the area hospital for treatment. Doctors examined the baby and said his health condition was stable.

CI Nagaraju said an investigation was under way to identify the persons who abandoned the newborn. Police were trying to establish the circumstances in which the baby was left near the septic tank.