Baby dumped in jungle rescued

Siri Wawwage, Matara Roving

A group of youth in the village of Maliyadde rescued a 10 month old baby from the jungle allegedly dumped by some unidentified persons after beating the baby's mother.

The baby identified as Lalidu Miththara had remained in the jungle for nearly seven hours before being rescued, police said.

The mother is receiving treatment at Matara Hospital. Dikwella police are investigating to arrest the suspects.