A mother in the Abhoynagar police station area in Khowai has been arrested after allegedly abandoning her child while intoxicated. The incident came to light when a passerby found the child crying alone on the street and alerted the authorities.
The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, reportedly told police that the child was not hers and that she did not remember leaving the child unattended. The child, who appeared to be around 3 years old, was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation and is now under the care of social services.
Neighbours described the woman as a single mother who had been struggling with alcohol addiction for some time. They expressed shock and disbelief at the incident, stating that they had never seen her behave in such a manner before.
The woman has been charged with child neglect and is currently in police custody. Authorities are conducting further investigations into the case. The incident has sparked outrage in the local community, with many calling for more support and resources for individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues.
Child abandonment is a serious offence, punishable by imprisonment and fines. The government has been working to raise awareness about the issue and provide support for vulnerable families in an effort to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
