December 29th 2024.
In the quiet and serene village of Hadamouda in Odisha's Balasore district, there lived a couple named Dharmu Behera and Shantilata. They were overjoyed when Shantilata gave birth to a baby boy at the Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital in Baripada on December 19. However, just three days after being discharged from the hospital, the villagers noticed that the newborn was missing from the couple's home.
Rumors began to spread that the couple had sold their baby to a childless couple in the neighbouring Mayurbhanj district. The villagers believed that the couple was forced to do so due to their financial struggles. Concerned citizens reported the incident to the authorities, and a joint investigation was launched by the police and the Child Welfare Committee in Mayurbhanj.
After thorough investigation, it was discovered that the baby had indeed been sold to a childless couple in Manicha village, located in the Sainkola block of Mayurbhanj district. The authorities immediately took action and rescued the nine-day-old baby from the couple's possession on Saturday.
However, both Shantilata and the family from whom the baby was rescued denied any allegations of sale or purchase. They claimed that they had willingly donated the baby to the childless couple, in hopes of giving them the joy of parenthood.
The police are continuing their investigation to determine the truth behind the incident and ensure the safety and well-being of the newborn. Meanwhile, Shantilata and Dharmu are devastated at the turn of events but remain hopeful that their baby will find a loving home with the childless couple. This incident serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by many families in poverty and the importance of providing support and assistance to those in need.
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