MP Hospital: Dog Attacks Newborn – Investigation Launched
Stray Dog Carries Newborn’s Body Near Mhow hospital Toilet
Updated June 07, 2025
MHOW, India—A disturbing incident unfolded early Saturday morning at a government hospital in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, where a stray dog was discovered carrying the body of a newborn infant in its mouth. The grim revelation was made near the hospital’s toilet,prompting an immediate investigation by authorities.
A security guard at the civil hospital in Mhow, roughly 25 kilometers from indore, spotted the animal and managed to retrieve the body. hospital officials and local police are now working to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy, focusing on a possible case of abandonment.
Dr.HR verma, the hospital’s officer in charge, revealed that CCTV footage showed a 17-year-old girl entering the hospital toilet between 1:30 a.m.and 2:00 a.m. The girl had been admitted around 9:00 p.m. Friday, complaining of abdominal pain. “Based on the footage and timeline, we suspect she delivered the baby in the toilet,” Verma stated.
Following the suspected delivery, the girl allegedly left the hospital with an unidentified man, avoiding medical staff. Authorities believe the infant was stillborn and left in the toilet area, where the stray dog found it.
“the body was sent for post-mortem examination on Saturday morning,” Dr. Verma explained. “Preliminary findings suggest a premature delivery, but we are awaiting the final autopsy report.”
Local police have opened a case and begun investigating the incident. They are reviewing CCTV footage and attempting to locate the girl and the man who accompanied her. The hospital is cooperating fully with the police, providing all relevant records and footage.
What’s next
The investigation continues as authorities await the full autopsy report and work to locate the young woman and her companion. the findings will determine the next steps in this deeply troubling case, potentially addressing issues of newborn abandonment and the need for improved hospital security. The incident highlights the vulnerability of newborns and the role of stray dogs in such unfortunate events.
