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Crime
West Bengal Nursing Home Incident: Minor Gives Birth in Toilet, Baby Thrown Out of Window
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🗓 08 Nov 2026, 02:45 AM
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A minor in a West Bengal nursing home reportedly delivered a baby in the washroom and allegedly threw the newborn out of a window, authorities said.
According to nursing home officials in West Bengal, a minor gave birth in the washroom and allegedly threw the newborn out of a window. The incident was reported to the police, who are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the event.
The authorities have not released any statements from the minor or the nursing home staff. No medical records or CCTV footage have been made public, and the nursing home has declined to comment further.
Law enforcement officials say that the case could involve charges related to child abuse and unlawful disposal of a newborn. The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have yet been filed.
The nursing home has been asked to cooperate with the police and provide any relevant evidence. The incident has sparked concern among local residents about safety protocols in healthcare facilities.
The authorities have not released any statements from the minor or the nursing home staff. No medical records or CCTV footage have been made public, and the nursing home has declined to comment further.
Law enforcement officials say that the case could involve charges related to child abuse and unlawful disposal of a newborn. The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have yet been filed.
The nursing home has been asked to cooperate with the police and provide any relevant evidence. The incident has sparked concern among local residents about safety protocols in healthcare facilities.