Shocking Discovery in Pune: Newborn and Medical Waste Found Dumped in Daund
Daund, Maharashtra – In a disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves across Pune, a newborn baby and biomedical waste were found stuffed inside plastic containers and discarded near a canal in Daund’s Boravake Nagar area. The grim discovery was made early Tuesday morning by local waste collectors who alerted the police.
Initially, rumors suggested that 10 to 12 infants had been abandoned, but authorities later clarified that only one fully formed newborn was found, while the other containers held human body parts and medical waste, including cancerous tissues and intestines.
Police Investigation Underway
Deputy Superintendent of Police Bapurao Dadas confirmed that the male fetus has been sent for post-mortem to determine the cause of death. “We are investigating whether this was a case of illegal abortion, infanticide, or improper disposal of medical waste,” he said.
Authorities are scrutinizing 7-8 local hospitals, particularly those handling surgeries and gynecological procedures, to trace the source of the waste. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for negligent disposal of biomedical waste.
Political and Public Outrage
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with Baramati MP Supriya Sule calling it a “heinous act” and demanding immediate action.
दौंड शहराजवळ बोरावकेनगर भागात कचऱ्यामध्ये अर्भके फेकून दिल्याची घटना उघडकीस आली आहे. हे अतिशय घृणास्पद कृत्य आहे. याबाबत तातडीने तपास करुन संबंधितांवर कठोर कारवाई होते आवश्यक आहे. जिल्हाधिकारी पुणे यांनी कृपया या प्रकरणात वैयक्तिक लक्ष घालून याबाबत कारवाई करावी ही विनंती.… pic.twitter.com/HgBt8BYmsp
— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) March 25, 2025
Women’s commission reacts:
The Maharashtra State Women’s Commission has also intervened, directing police to submit a detailed report.
हे मानवी अवशेष रुग्णालयाकडे अभ्यासासाठी २०२० पासून आहेत आणि नजरचुकीने कचऱ्यात गेले अशी प्राथमिक माहिती आहे. राज्य महिला आयोग तातडीने तपास पूर्ण करण्याच्या सूचना देत वस्तुस्थितीदर्शक अहवाल आयोगास सादर करण्याचे निर्देश पोलिसांना दिले आहेत. @ChakankarSpeaks@puneruralpolice २/२
— Maharashtra State Commission for Women (@Maha_MahilaAyog) March 25, 2025
Forensic experts are examining the remains, while medical officials suspect some of the tissues may have been preserved since 2020 and accidentally discarded.
Broader Concerns Over Medical Waste Mismanagement
This case has reignited concerns about illegal abortions and improper biomedical waste disposal by hospitals. Activists are demanding stricter enforcement of waste management protocols to prevent such horrific incidents in the future.
As the investigation continues, the Daund police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
