Alleged Baby Swap Sparks Investigation in Bihar Hospital

An investigation has been launched following a serious allegation from a woman in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, who claims her newborn son was switched with a baby girl at a government hospital, officials revealed on Wednesday.

Chanchal Kumari, a resident of Vijay Chhapra, delivered her baby boy at the facility on Tuesday. The initial announcement by hospital staff, confirming the birth of a boy, brought delight to her family. In gratitude, they tipped a nurse Rs 2,000. However, the situation took a concerning turn when the family returned home and discovered their newborn was a girl, sparking immediate contact with the hospital and the local police.

Authorities have registered a police complaint, and Sub-Divisional Police Officer Vineeta Sinha has visited the hospital to interrogate the nursing staff. CCTV footage from the hospital is currently under review as part of the thorough investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)