International Women’s Day dawned with global tributes to female strength, but in Vasai, it brought a grim reminder of humanity’s darkest side. Early morning on March 8, residents in Vasai East’s Vasatnagari Signal stumbled upon a tiny newborn girl, roughly two weeks old, cruelly discarded in a washing powder bag by the roadside.
Woman Constable Pallavi Narwade, stationed at Manikpur Police Station, was on CCTVNS duty when alerted by her superior. Speeding to the location, she and her colleague navigated through a throng of shocked locals. The bag, vividly marked with ‘Hara Patta Washing Powder,’ contained the fragile infant whom bystanders had rescued just in time.
Rushed to a nearby hospital, the baby underwent checks confirming her stable condition despite the ordeal. With no information on her family from the scene, police moved swiftly to hand her over to the Child Welfare Committee, ensuring her safety under legal protocols.
This blatant act of abandonment has prompted a full-scale police probe, including CCTV reviews from surrounding areas. A formal complaint stands against the unidentified perpetrator at Manikpur station. As celebrations for women’s rights continued elsewhere, this case spotlights the ugly reality of female infanticide and neglect still plaguing parts of India.
The heroism of Constable Narwade and her team turned potential disaster into survival, underscoring the vital role of vigilant law enforcement in protecting the vulnerable.