The baby was spotted by pedestrians last night, said Ramalingaswara Rao, police sub-inspector, Gangavaram police station.
They informed both police and district officials, who reached the spot and rescued the baby. The new-born has been admitted to a local hospital, the officer said.
A case under relevant section of the Indian Penal Code was registered and a probe is on, Rao added.
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