Kidnapped baby rescued, woman held

Three days after a newborn baby boy was kidnapped from a government hospital here, police today rescued the infant and arrested a woman who committed the offence.
The accused Pinki, who allegedly took away the three-day-old baby from his mother Nasrin on the pretext of getting him vaccinated, was arrested from Amar Colony area here this morning, police said.
"She has disclosed that the baby was stolen with the motive of sellingin Delhi. Her association with some gang is being looked into," SSP RakeshSinghsaid.
Nasrin gave birth to the child on January 29. After the accused did not return with the baby, the parents filed a complaint with the Superintendent of hospital and later lodged an FIR.

Singh added that they were looking for a nurse, Seema who is suspected to have hatched the plan.
CCTV cameras are being installed in the district women's hospital where the incident happened.

"Hospital staff has been instructed to carry ID cards and remain in uniform with nameplate. Attendants of any pregnant lady would be issued identity cards. The entry of any other person would remain barred," DM Rajesh Kumar said.
Regular checks would also be carried out from time to time to ensure no violations of regulations take place, he added.
"CCTVs are also being installed at the Govt gents hospital and the work is likely to be completed by tomorrow," Kumar said.