Mahabubabad: Timely intervention of locals saved her life and the infant is being treated at Dornakal Government Hospital. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, a newborn girl was found in the bushes in Burgupahad village of Dornakal mandal in Mahabubabad district.

The baby’s parents are yet to be traced but police believe she was born in Dornakal mandal and was probably dumped because of being a girl child. A case has been registered by the police and investigation is underway.

Childline officials reached the spot and rushed the baby to Dornakal Government Hospital and she is now under the care of Women Development and Child Welfare officials.