Based on the evidence from the CCTV footage in the area, the police arrested one Rajeev Ghosh and took him to Kolkata.

“In due course of investigation, we have collected circumstantial evidence with utmost importance. Besides, we have thoroughly examined the CCTV footage of the street.The person was identified as Rajeev Ghosh on the basis of the CCTV footage. He has already been brought to Kolkata and needs to be taken into custody and interrogated to know who else is involved in the incident,” said an official.

The police are exploring the possibility of other individuals involved in the heinous act, and further investigation and interrogation of the suspect are underway.

The incident took place on November 30 and came to light after local residents found an injured infant crying on a footpath and alerted the police authorities.

The child was rushed to R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, where doctors confirmed severe injuries to the infant.

A complaint was filed by the infant’s mother and a case was registered under stringent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Kolkata Police’s detective department, along with local police, launched a comprehensive investigation post the complaint.

“On 30/11/24 at about 01:45hrs local residents informed police that a baby was crying on the footpath. Accordingly, the local police rushed to the spot and found a minor baby in front of the said premises. In the meantime, two footpath dwellers reported their missing 7-month-old girl child to the local police. They identified the minor as their daughter. They were shifted to R G Kar Hospital for treatment. After examination and treatment the doctors opined of injury … to the minor child. Hence, specific case vide Burtala PS case no 191 dt 30.11.2024 u/s 137(2) (kidnapping, 65(2) (rape) BNS with Sec 6 POCSO Act,” added an official.