KUALA LUMPUR: The body of a newborn baby girl was found in the grounds of Surau Al-Hidayah, Kampung Melayu Pekan Rawang, Selangor, yesterday.
Gombak district police chief ACP Noor Ariffin Mohamad Nasir said the unidentified infant’s body was found by a member of the surau congregation, who then alerted the police at 2.36 pm.
“The baby was dressed in a white outfit with the word ‘Pureen’ on it, wrapped in a blanket, and still had its umbilical cord attached. The body has been sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for further action,” he said in a statement.
Noor Ariffin said the case is being investigated under Section 318 of the Penal Code. – BERNAMA
