India, Aug. 26 -- A stray dog was seen carrying the severed head of an unidentified baby at Patiala's premier government hospital on Tuesday evening, triggering shock and an inquiry. Authorities at Rajindra Hospital, however, were quick to explain that no baby was missing from any ward.

The dog carrying the baby's remains was seen first around 5.30 pm near ward number 4 of the hospital by patients and attendants.

Shocked, they lamented how there was no mechanism to control the stray dog menace; and feared this incident of possible infanticide was a result of lapses by the hospital management.

The remains were eventually seized and taken away for a forensic examination. Further details on that were not immediately available.

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