Noida Police Rescue Three-Day-Old Baby Within Eight Hours of Abduction, Woman Arrested

Noida Police rescued a three-day-old newborn within eight hours of his alleged abduction and arrested a 26-year-old woman who purportedly took the infant to hand him over to her childless sister, officials said on Saturday.

The accused, identified as Upasana, originally from Baghpat and currently residing in Bhangel, was arrested near the NSEZ Metro Station. A juvenile in conflict with the law was also taken into custody, police said.

According to police, the complainant's wife gave birth to a baby at a hospital in Bhangel on October 6. On the evening of October 8, an unidentified woman allegedly approached the newborn's mother and grandmother at the hospital and struck up a conversation, promising them Rs 2,500 under a government scheme.

The woman returned to the hospital the following morning and began fondling the infant, police said. While engaging the family members in conversation, she allegedly took the newborn away.

Following the incident, a team from the Phase 2 police station launched an investigation. Using local intelligence and an analysis of CCTV footage, the police traced the accused and recovered the baby safely within eight hours on Friday, officials said.

A scooter without a number plate, allegedly used in the crime, was also recovered from the accused's possession, police added.

During interrogation, Upasana purportedly told investigators that her sister was childless and that she had taken the infant from the hospital with the intention of handing him over to her, officials said.

Police have not disclosed further details about the juvenile's alleged role in the incident. The circumstances surrounding the alleged abduction and the involvement of others are being examined as part of the investigation.

The newborn was rescued safely, bringing the search to a swift conclusion. Further investigation is underway, police said.