Bhubaneswar, Nov. 2 -- A newborn baby girl was rescued by the Bargarh District Child Protection Unit on Saturday after officials received information that she was allegedly sold to another couple.

A subsequent inquiry, however, found that the child had been handed over by her biological parents due to financial difficulties, officials said.

The baby was born a few days ago at VIMSAR, Burla. Her biological parents, who already have two sons, reportedly found it difficult to provide for another child due to their financial condition. They subsequently handed over the newborn to a couple from the Bijepur area.

After receiving information that a newborn was allegedly sold, the Bargarh District Child Protection Unit visited the area and con...