Kozhikode: The father of a newborn boy was taken into custody on Thursday, allegedly for selling him to a couple in Kozhikode south beach. The police took the 11-day-old child to the Child Welfare Committee, who handed over the baby to the foundling home on Thursday. The neighbours had alerted the police after they saw the infant in the house of a couple, who were childless for over 18 years.
The police found that the baby was handed over to the couple by its biological parents at Payyanackal. Panniyankara SI V.K. Kamarudheen, who is investigating the case, told DC that the father would be arrested under the juvenile justice Act. However, since the baby needs immediate care, they will ensure a safe stay for him and later take other legal procedures. It was not clear whether the family ‘sold’ the baby or handed him over out of poverty.
