Baby found dead after being abandoned near maternity hospital in Samarkand

A serious incident that has shaken the public was recorded in the Payariq district of the Samarkand region. According to reports, a woman gave birth to a baby in front of the maternity hospital and left the newborn in a trash bin in the toilet.

According to the source, the incident took place on the eve of the New Year holiday. The woman approached the maternity department of the Payariq district and asked doctors for help with terminating her pregnancy. However, she did not receive a satisfactory response. After that, it is reported that the woman gave birth near the maternity hospital and threw the baby into toilet waste.

The incident was identified through surveillance cameras, and the relevant services have begun an investigation. The baby was found dead.

According to the information service of the Samarkand regional Department of Internal Affairs, an examination has currently been назначена in connection with the incident. It will clarify whether the child was born alive or whether the fetus had already died and was then delivered — this issue will be determined. It was reported that after the expert conclusion, a decision will be made on the matter of a criminal case.

Law enforcement agencies noted that additional information will be provided after the examination results are announced.

This incident is a signal that makes both society and every family think seriously. Timely directing women who find themselves in such a situation to medical and psychological help, and working openly with responsible authorities, is of decisive importance in preventing further tragedies.