Grim Discovery in a Remote Hamlet

In the isolated settlement of Putisal, a one‑week‑old baby was found lying in a water‑logged stretch of marsh, sending shockwaves through the West Singhbhum district. The macabre find has ignited a torrent of accusations, with locals pointing the blame at the child’s mother, Bhagwati Nayak.

Village Council Convenes a Hearing

Presided over by village Munda Vijay Hembram, a gathering of Andhari residents convened on Monday to question Bhagwati about the disappearance of her newborn. According to eyewitnesses, the woman led the assembled crowd toward the soggy tract where the infant’s body was ultimately uncovered.

Chronology of Events

  • The baby was delivered at Bhagwati’s home on 22 September.
  • Villagers allege the child died under suspicious circumstances on the morning of 26 September.
  • Following the death, the corpse was reportedly moved to the marshy area near Putisal.

Speculation that the baby might have been sold began to swirl after Bhagwati vanished from the village for several days, prompting neighbors to demand answers.

Allegations and Immediate Fallout

During the interrogation, villagers claim Bhagwati confessed to causing the infant’s death and to concealing the body, subsequently guiding them to the exact spot where it lay. The remains were described as severely decomposed and were later placed in a shallow pit at the site.

Police Response

Officers from the Kumardungi police station arrived shortly after the discovery, taking statements from the mother and local witnesses. Although the community declined to file a formal written complaint, police have begun compiling testimonies and forensic evidence.

Community Repercussions

In the aftermath, villagers reportedly asked Bhagwati, her three‑year‑old son, and her mother to leave the settlement. The harsh reaction underscores the intense fear and anger gripping the locality.

Ongoing Investigation

The exact cause of the newborn’s death remains undetermined. Authorities are tasked with establishing whether the demise was natural, accidental, or the result of foul play, with further steps contingent on forensic and police findings.