Attempt to kidnap newborn foiled at RIMS hospital
Raichur: An alleged attempt to abduct a newborn from the govt hospital in Raichur on Wednesday night was thwarted by vigilant attendants and visitors, according to police.
Three individuals, said to be wearing saris, entered the Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in the early hours and specifically targeted the maternity ward on the fourth floor, taking advantage of the fact that most attendants were asleep.
One of the suspects reportedly tried to kidnap a newborn, but nearby attendants became suspicious and intervened. The individual, Sharanappa of Yaramaras village, a Managalamukhi disguised as a woman, was apprehended after a brief struggle and handed over to the police.
Police said two other individuals, involved in the attempted kidnapping, successfully fled the scene. Eyewitnesses voiced their concerns regarding the lack of home guard personnel, who were reportedly absent from duty at the time of the incident.
The detained suspect was subsequently handed over to the Market Yard Police Station by the public. An investigation is currently under progress.
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Pic: Market Yard Police in Raichur apprehended a suspect named Sharanappa regarding the attempted abduction of a newborn at RIMS on Wednesday night Raichur: An alleged attempt to abduct a newborn from the govt hospital in Raichur on Wednesday night was thwarted by vigilant attendants and visitors, according to police. Three individuals, said to be wearing saris, entered the Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in the early hours and specifically targeted the maternity ward on the fourth floor, taking advantage of the fact that most attendants were asleep. One of the suspects reportedly tried to kidnap a newborn, but nearby attendants became suspicious and intervened. The individual, Sharanappa of Yaramaras village, a Managalamukhi disguised as a woman, was apprehended after a brief struggle and handed over to the police. Police said two other individuals, involved in the attempted kidnapping, successfully fled the scene. Eyewitnesses voiced their concerns regarding the lack of home guard personnel, who were reportedly absent from duty at the time of the incident. The detained suspect was subsequently handed over to the Market Yard Police Station by the public. An investigation is currently under progress.
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