India, Oct. 29 -- The body of a newborn was found in Dhanore Jaralan village of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said.

An official said that the body was spotted by locals in Dhanore Jaralan village, reported news agency KNO.

He said the body was shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri for medico-legal formalities.

Police have taken cognisance of the incident and launched an investigation.

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