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Infant abandoned in minister's compound

An infant girl was found abandoned on the premises of the state social welfare minister on Wednesday, officials said.The department has taken custody of the infant.
Infant abandoned in minister's compound
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SHILLONG: An infant girl was found abandoned on the premises of the state social welfare minister on Wednesday, officials said. The department has taken custody of the infant.
"An infant baby girl was found abandoned on the premises of Kyrmen Shylla, the minister of social welfare, near Mizo Modern High School, Nongrim Hills, Shillong, on October 30, 2019," an official statement from the district child protection officer, district child protection unit, East Khasi Hills, Shillong, said on Thursday.
"The baby is under the care and protection of the 'Lawei Baphyrnai' Specialized Adoption Agency, Shillong," the release read.
"Any relatives/person having information of any sort regarding the infant may kindly contact the office of the District Child Protection Unit, Lachumiere, East Khasi Hills, Shillong, or contact 0364-2502310, and claim the infant within 60 days, failing which she will be declared legally free for adoption," the official statement said. tnn
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