Patiala: In a deeply disturbing incident, a stray dog was seen carrying a severed head of an infant near Ward No. 4 of Rajindra Hospital on Tuesday evening, triggering shock and alarm.
Minister Orders Investigation
Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh has directed both hospital authorities and the local police to conduct a probe from all possible angles.
“The state government is treating the matter with utmost seriousness, and accountability will be ensured after the probe,” the minister said.
The severed head has been handed over to the forensic team for examination.
Hospital Clarification
Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Vishal Chopra stated:
- No newborns are missing from the hospital.
- All recent infant deaths were recorded and bodies handed over to families with proper documentation.
- “It seems to be a case where someone may have dumped the infant’s remains from outside,” he clarified.
Police Investigation
Superintendent of Police (City) Palwinder Singh Cheema confirmed that:
- Police were alerted immediately after the incident.
- Evidence collection has begun.
- Forensic tests will determine whether the remains originated from within the hospital or were brought from outside.
Cheema assured that the probe would be conducted fairly and impartially and that strict action would follow against anyone found responsible.
Recent Similar Incident
Earlier this year, a similar incident in Noida’s Maternity and Child Health (MCH) Hospital had caused public outrage after a stray dog was allegedly seen carrying a three-month-old foetus outside hospital premises.
