Puri : A newborn baby girl was rescued from the roadside by the villagers near Chorapada in Balanga area of Puri district. The baby was found dumped in a bag near a bush in the Balanga area.
It was suspected that the mother of the newborn dumped her in a bag and left her on the roadside.
According to the sources, the locals spotted the newborn girl and informed the local police.
On being informed, the police arrived at the spot, rescued the girl and transferred her to the nearby hospital.
The baby stated to be in good health condition, said sources.