Jeypore: In an attempt to stay away from public humiliation, an unwed mother has abandoned her newborn boy at Rabanguda Community Health Centre (CWC) here in the district today.
The mother is a resident of Miniguda village under Jayantgiri gram panchayat in Koraput district. The college goer mother had developed a love affair with her friend during college period and subsequently had conceived.
Her family members admitted her to the health centre yesterday following severe labour pain. However, she gave birth to the baby at around 5 am today. Soon after the delivery, the mother and her family members did not agree to accept the newborn despite repeated approach of the medical staff.
“They warned of disposing the newborn anywhere else if the medical officials force them to take it. So, we informed the district Child Welfare Committee regarding the matter”, doctor Soumyaranjan Jena said.
The CWC officials were rushed to the spot and took charge of the infant.