Baragada: A newborn baby girl was rescued by a Childline team in Baragada district after her financially distressed parents reportedly handed her over to another couple, triggering concern in the area. The baby, born at VIMSAR in Burla a few days ago, was reportedly handed over by the parents, residents of Baragada, to a couple from Bijepur area.
According to sources, the parents, who already have two sons, were unable to afford the upbringing of their third child due to financial distress. After receiving information about the incident, a team comprising Childline project coordinator Sanjay Satapathy, a local ASHA and Bijepur police personnel visited the house and rescued the baby. The infant will be handed over to the Child Welfare Committee, officials said.
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