The community of Gugulethu has been left reeling following the grim discovery of a newborn's lifeless body in a plastic bag on Friday.
PICTURE: PixabayThe police’s FC van Wyk said a local resident stumbled upon
the gruesome scene at Khikhi Hostel's well-known Chisa nyama.
Police have since launched an investigation, pending
post-mortem results to determine the exact cause of death.
“Gugulethu officers registered a concealment of birth
following the discovery of newborn baby inside a plastic bag found in a dust
bin by a member of the public at about 09:55 at NY 64 Khikhi Hostel,” said
Captain F.C van Wyk, Western cape police spokesperson.
Outraged residents are calling for thorough investigation
to identify and apprehend the perpetrator, speculating that the culprit may not
be local but chose the busy area for disposal.
Meanwhile, police discovered a fetus, in Manenberg on Friday.
‘’Manenberg police responded to a complaint on Friday 11
October 2024. Upon arrival in Red River Road the community complaint about an
object causing a blocked drain. Further inspection indicated that it resembled
that of a new born baby. The victim was removed and declared deceased on the
scene by the medical personnel,’’ said Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi,
Western Cape police spokesperson.
Manenberg police said they are probing an inquest for
further investigation.
Anyone with information that can assist with the
investigation are urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111
Done by: Mitchum George
No comments:
Post a Comment