Imphal: Someone abandoned a newborn boy at the cradle point of the MMKS Children’s Home in Dewlahland. The discovery happened on October 27 at 6.54 pm. Teams from the District Child Protection Unit, the Specialised Adoption Agency, and the Child Welfare Committee of Imphal East rushed to the site to rescue the child. Doctors at JNIMS Hospital examined the infant and confirmed he is healthy.
Staff named the boy Atangba. He now sits under the care of the Specialised Adoption Agency in Imphal East. Officials filed a report with the Imphal Police Station on October 28 under General Diary entry number 07/IPS/2026. The clock is ticking. Authorities have issued a firm deadline for anyone with legitimate claims to the child.
"The claim must be made by 5 pm on the 60th day," officials stated regarding the cutoff for parental identification. Claimants must bring valid documents to prove their relationship within 60 days of the notice publication. If nobody comes forward, the state will declare the boy legally free for adoption under the Adoption Regulations of 2022. Anyone with info should call the Specialised Adoption Agency at 9856863953, the DCPU Programme Officer at 7085247502, the CWC at 8787564077, or the Child Helpline at 1098.
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