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The mother and the newborn baby are well looked after and well supported – Kiran
Police await medical clearance to begin questioning

The mother and the newborn baby are well looked after and well supported – Kiran

Police await medical clearance to begin questioning

By Mosese Raqio
01/08/2025
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran

The mother and the newborn baby are well looked after and both are well supported by relevant authorities.

That is the response from Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran to fijivillage News when asked about an update about the newborn baby found at a hostel washroom in Lautoka.

Speaking to fijivillage News, Kiran urged the public to respect the mother’s privacy and allow her the space to recover.

She says we all make mistakes in life, and it is a difficult time for her.

When contacted, Police say investigators are awaiting medical clearance of the mother before they begin questioning her.

Police have confirmed to fijivillage News that the case is being handled by officers from the Criminal Investigations Department in Lautoka.

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