The accused was arrested for hanging the newborn baby in a plastic cover from a tree

The incident where a newborn baby was found in a bag hanging from a tree took place near the Anganwadi Center of Nerasa village under Ashokanagar Primary Health Center in Khanapura Taluk of Belagavi district.

This case has got a twist, one accused has been arrested and jailed by the police under the POCSO case. Mallu Pingale (19) of Nerasa-Gouliwada village of Khanapura taluk of Belagavi district is the arrested accused.

Six days ago, a newborn baby was found hanging from a tree in a plastic bag. ASHA worker Satyavati Desai immediately called an ambulance and sent her to the taluk hospital. Pediatrician Dr. Pawan Pujari gave primary treatment to the child. After primary treatment, the child was sent to BIM's Hospital in Belgaum.

The arrested accused sexually assaulted a minor girl. The child who was born after luring marriage was hung on a tree in a plastic bag without anyone knowing.