Baby boy found abandoned in field

Bagalkot: A 26-day-old baby boy was found abandoned in a field off Sulikeri-Muchakhandi village road in Badami taluk. The infant weighs 2.8kg and under the care of Amulya (P) Search Swadeshi Adoption Centre at Navanagar Sector No. 42 here. Those having information about the baby may contact the district children protection officer, District Children Protection Unit, Strishakti Bhavan, Sector No.4, Navanagar, Bagalkot, within 60 days. The unit has said that it will initiate the legal adoption process if no one contacts it with relevant details within the stipulated period. Call 08354-235345. tnn