The newborn baby was found with a note saying that she was not being prejudiced, that she was not allowed to have an abortion, that the Social Security Department did not provide appropriate assistance, and that she was abandoning the baby because there were no other options.
First Published Oct 8, 2022, 2:41 AM IST
The mother surrendered after leaving the three-month-old baby girl by the river. The 23-year-old mother surrendered to the police three days after abandoning the baby. They surrendered on Thursday in Doncrest, South Africa. The newborn baby was found on Monday with a note saying that she was not prejudiced, that she was not allowed to have an abortion, that the Social Security Department did not provide appropriate assistance and that she was abandoning the baby because there were no other options.
The woman left the baby by the river with a bag containing diapers, a bottle and a toy. The letter accompanying the bag was written as follows. You may be wondering why my baby was abandoned. Don’t do that. Call the officers if possible. But don’t take me for granted. Contacted Social Welfare Department several times for help. But they are staying. I have no other choice. It is no longer possible to perform safe abortions and the law in hospitals is strict.
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After the incident of abandoning the baby came to the news, there was a demand from various sectors of the society to take action against the person who abandoned the baby. After this, the 23-year-old girl surrendered at the police station. He was produced in court and released on bail. A newborn baby was found abandoned by a man who came to collect mangoes near the stream.
Last Updated Oct 8, 2022, 2:41 AM IST
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