Abandoned baby’s photo released in Trichy

TRICHY: The Trichy district administration on Friday released the photo of a baby boy found abandoned at Thirupparaithurai to enable the parents of the baby to claim him.

The newborn was found abandoned in front of Sri Ramakrishna Kudil at Thirupparatihurai around 10 pm on January 2. On getting information, Child Line staff rescued the baby and rushed him to Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH).

The baby was named Edward. After being discharged from the hospital, the baby was taken to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC). The committee issued a temporary custody order to give care and protection to the baby at the Adaikkalamadha specialised adoption agency in Ariyalur.

The baby will be kept in the home until he is given a free adoption certificate for legal adoption to a childless couple.

Now, the district administration and the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) released the picture of the baby so that anyone who knows the details about the parents or relatives can report to the CWC Trichy at 0431-2413819, 9894487572 or district child protection unit (DCPU), Trichy at 0431-2413055 and 8220507101 within 21 days. The offices of CWC and DCPU function at Kalaiarangam hall in Trichy.

In case of no claim from anyone, the legally free for adoption certificate will be given for the baby for adoption.

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