Remains of six-day-old baby found in water well

A six-day-old baby was found dead in a water well behind a house in Kampung Lok Lok, Batang Melaka, Jasin, last night.

Following the discovery of the baby's remains, police arrested six suspects including the baby's mother and father as well as four other family members living in the same residence to assist in investigation.

Jasin District Police Chief, Deputy Superintendent Arshad Abu said the baby was wearing a white diaper when found by a neighbour.

"I received a call saying there was a body in a water well behind the victim's house. Police including the forensic team then rushed over to the scene," Arshad said.

The remains were then removed from the water well with the assistance from the Jasin Bistari Fire and Rescue Department at about 10.30pm last night.

According to Arshad, the baby was reported missing at 7.45 pm last Saturday by his father who was present at Batang Melaka Police Station.

Based on the report, the baby was last seen sleeping with her mother in a room at 6.30pm last Saturday.

“Police will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident to find the culprit,” he said.

The baby’s body was sent to the Melaka General Hospital for a post-mortem.