Baby girl's body discovered in Bangsar trash bin, police launch investigation
A baby girl estimated to be about seven months old was found in a rubbish bin in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, and authorities have begun a criminal probe.
Police received a report at 10:43 a.m. about the infant's body inside a waste container in Bangsar. The remains were transferred to the Forensics Unit at Hospital Kuala Lumpur for a post-mortem examination. Investigators are proceeding under Section 318 of the Penal Code, and officers have appealed for witnesses to come forward via the Kuala Lumpur or Brickfields police hotlines.
Why it matters
The discovery raises concerns about child safety and prompts a criminal investigation in Kuala Lumpur.
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