Bukit selambau: A newborn baby boy was found abandoned with no clothing or covering on rocky ground by the roadside at Taman Cempaka Indah, Bukit Selambau, yesterday morning. Kuala Muda police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said police received a call reporting the matter at 9.55 am.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, a resident who was hanging out clothes heard loud cries and began searching the area. She screamed upon discovering the baby lying by the roadside. Neighbors quickly came out to help, moving the baby to a safer spot before contacting the police.

Hanyan Ramlan added that there were no surveillance cameras in the area where the baby was found. The baby was then taken to the Emergency Unit of Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital for further examination. Medical checks confirmed the baby was in stable condition, with only minor scratches on the right eye and right side of the body.

The police are currently tracking down a 17-year-old male to assist in the investigation. A 19-year-old female, believed to be his partner, has been admitted to the hospital for further examination and treatment. The case is being investigated under Section 317 of the Penal Code.