Decomposed body of baby found near bus park in Melauli, Baitadi

Baitadi: The decomposed body of a baby has been discovered near the bus park in Melauli Municipality-1, Baitadi district.

According to Police Inspector Baldev Badu, spokesperson for the District Police Office, Baitadi, the body—believed to be that of a baby approximately 6 to 7 months old—was found in a severely decomposed state with the lower half missing.

Locals discovered the body around 4 p.m. on Monday and immediately informed the authorities. The identity of the baby remains unknown.

Inspector Badu stated that a police team has been deployed to investigate the incident. Since the location where the body was found was previously used as a grave site, it is suspected the remains may belong to someone buried there. Police said further investigation is ongoing.