LAHAD DATU: The body of a newborn boy was found in a dumpster at Fajar area, here, last Saturday.
District Police Chief, ACP Dr. Rohan Shah Ahmad, in a statement on Sunday said the body was found by the contractor-garbage truck driver while picking up garbage at the area at about 11.30pm.
Rohan said the baby was wrapped in a shirt when the man discovered him in a pile of garbage.
“A team of police from Lahad Datu Police Headquarters rushed to the scene for investigation upon receiving information about the discovery.
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According to Rohan, the case will be investigated under Section 318 of the Penal Code for concealment of birth by disposal of a dead baby.
He said police launched effort to track down the suspect/s involved in the case.
Those with information can contact Inspector Sophia Thomas Kasau at 013-9392505 or Lahad Datu Police Hotline 089-881255.
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