Bengaluru Police

Archana

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An abandoned newborn got a new lease of life after a policewoman went beyond of her line of duty to save him on Friday, June 1. Hidden among the rubble of a construction site, the baby struggled for his life when’sleapt into action and took the newborn onto her lap and breastfed the child.The city police applauded Archana’s quick thinking and offered gratitude to her for saving the newborn’s life.The police team acknowledged her action by sharing her picture with the baby on their official twitter handle. “We salute our COP Smt. Archana, @BlrCityPolice for her kind motherhood affection of breastfeeding and rescuing an abandoned infant, while in her maternity,” the tweet read.Archana, a new mother, was on maternity leave earlier and resumed her services after the maternity break only 15 days ago.Reportedly, the baby was only a few hours old and was left abandoned at the construction site in Celebrity layout, Doddathaguru with no one in sight. Even the umbilical cord was not detached from the newborn’s body, which was covered in blood and body fluids.Later, the police rushed the baby to the hospital where he was reportedly given treatment for free. However, even after the treatment, the health of the baby wasn’t picking up as it remained dull and did not cry.The cops were worried when Archana took the baby aside and played the role of a mother. Soon after having his fill, the baby’s cries filled the room and the whole police station broke into celebrations.