A newborn baby abandoned near a petrol bunk at Lingarajapuram was rescued following swift action by the K.G. Halli police on Sunday.
According to the police, local residents noticed the abandoned baby around 11.38 a.m. and immediately alerted the emergency helpline, Namma 112. The Command Centre relayed the information to the K.G. Halli police station, following which the Hoysala-46 staff, assistant sub-inspector N. Nagaraj and head constable Gopi, were dispatched to the spot.
The officers reached the location within seven minutes and conducted inquiries in the surrounding area. The newborn was immediately rescued and shifted to a nearby hospital for medical examination. However, they were unable to trace the baby’s parents or guardians.
After ensuring the child’s health and safety, the infant was handed over to the authorities concerned in the Banaswadi police station jurisdiction for further care and protection, the police said.
In a similar incident, the Chandra Layout police traced and rescued a 50-year-old woman who was found sitting in a distressed condition near the police station on Saturday night. The police said local residents noticed the woman around 10.25 p.m. and alerted the Namma 112, suspecting that she was missing or in need of assistance.
Based on the information, the Command Centre informed the Chandra Layout police station, and Hoysala-60 staff, assistant sub-inspector Shanthakumar and head constable Umesh M.S., rushed to the spot, reaching the spot within 12 minutes. Though the officers attempted to question the woman, she was unresponsive. Following standard operating procedures, the police ensured her safety and later handed her over to the Asare Foundation for further care and rehabilitation.
Published – December 22, 2025 08:12 pm IST
