India, Jan. 10 -- The body of a newborn girl was found abandoned near Jogamaya Ghat on the banks of the Brahmaputra River in Dhubri on Saturday, prompting a police investigation into the incident. The incident has renewed concerns over child welfare and accountability.

Local sources said residents found the infant dead at the riverside shortly after a marine engine boat left the ghat for Salmara. The newborn still had a navel clip attached to the umbilical cord stump.

People noticed the body lying abandoned at the ghat moments after the boat's departure. The sight stunned the area and drew a large crowd.

Angry and distressed locals gathered at the spot and immediately alerted the police. Dhubri Sadar Police rushed to the scene soon aft...