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Newborn girl’s body found in Madhya Pradesh hospital toilet

‘Possibility cannot be ruled out that a pregnant woman who came to the hospital during OPD hours delivered the baby in the toilet and attempted to dispose of the newborn to hide evidence’

2 min readBhopalDec 18, 2025 07:12 PM IST

Police have begun scanning footage from all 26 CCTV cameras installed across the hospital premises (File Photo)

A newborn girl was found dead inside a toilet at the Civil Hospital in Parasia town of Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district, following which the police launched an investigation.

The incident came to light on Monday when a sanitation worker went to clean the women’s toilet and found it clogged. On closer inspection, hospital staff discovered the body of a newborn lodged inside. Police were immediately informed, and the body was retrieved following nearly eight hours of effort involving hospital staff, municipal workers and police personnel.

Confirming the incident, Parasia Block Medical Officer Dr Sudha Bakshi said the newborn’s body was noticed around noon and was finally extracted late in the evening in the presence of the police. “The possibility cannot be ruled out that a pregnant woman who came to the hospital during OPD hours delivered the baby in the toilet and attempted to dispose of the newborn to hide evidence,” she said.

The body has been sent for post-mortem examination. Police have begun scanning footage from all 26 CCTV cameras installed across the hospital premises. While there was no camera inside or immediately outside the toilet where the incident occurred, investigators are examining footage from corridors, galleries and entry/exit points to trace the movements of suspected individuals.

According to hospital records, at least 15 pregnant women visited the hospital for antenatal check-ups on Monday. Officials said 14 of them have been traced and verified.

A senior police officer said a case has been registered against unknown persons based on a complaint from the hospital authorities, and the investigation is ongoing. “We are trying to establish the identity of the woman and reconstruct the sequence of events,” he said.

Anand Mohan J

Anand Mohan J is an award-winning Senior Correspondent for The Indian Express, currently leading the bureau’s coverage of Madhya Pradesh. With a career spanning over eight years, he has established himself as a trusted voice at the intersection of law, internal security, and public policy. Based in Bhopal, Anand is widely recognized for his authoritative reporting on Maoist insurgency in Central India. In late 2025, he provided exclusive, ground-level coverage of the historic surrender of the final Maoist cadres in Madhya Pradesh, detailing the backchannel negotiations and the "vacuum of command" that led to the state being declared Maoist-free. Expertise and Reporting Beats Anand’s investigative work is characterized by a "Journalism of Courage" approach, holding institutions accountable through deep-dive analysis of several key sectors: National Security & Counter-Insurgency: He is a primary chronicler of the decline of Naxalism in the Central Indian corridor, documenting the tactical shifts of security forces and the rehabilitation of surrendered cadres. Judiciary & Legal Accountability: Drawing on over four years of experience covering Delhi’s trial courts and the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Anand deconstructs complex legal rulings. He has exposed critical institutional lapses, including custodial safety violations and the misuse of the National Security Act (NSA). Wildlife Conservation (Project Cheetah): Anand is a leading reporter on Project Cheetah at Kuno National Park. He has provided extensive coverage of the biological and administrative hurdles of rewilding Namibian and South African cheetahs, as well as high-profile cases of wildlife trafficking. Public Health & Social Safety: His recent investigative work has uncovered systemic negligence in public services, such as contaminated blood transfusions causing HIV infections in thalassemia patients and the human cost of the fertilizer crisis affecting rural farmers. Professional Background Tenure: Joined The Indian Express in 2017. Locations: Transitioned from the high-pressure Delhi City beat (covering courts, police, and labor issues) to his current role as a regional lead in Madhya Pradesh. Notable Investigations: * Exposed the "digital arrest" scams targeting entrepreneurs. Investigated the Bandhavgarh elephant deaths and the impact of kodo millet fungus on local wildlife. Documented the transition of power and welfare schemes (like Ladli Behna) in Madhya Pradesh governance. Digital & Professional Presence Author Profile: Anand Mohan J at Indian Express Twitter handle: @mohanreports ... Read More

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