Abandoned 'Baby India' Case Sees Breakthrough, Mother Arrested Four Years Later

baby India Abandoned Baby georgia mother arrested four years later Karima Jiwani

By E.Baloyo , Parent Herald May 20, 05:41 am

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The abandoned baby left in the woods of Georgia, temporarily named "Baby India," is now getting the justice it deserves.

Nearly four years after the infant was discovered alive in a plastic bag in a wooded area of Georgia, law enforcement has identified and apprehended the child's mother.

Karima Jiwani, 40, was arrested by deputies from the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office on charges including criminal attempt to commit murder, reckless abandonment, aggravated assault, and cruelty to children.

The arrest brings a long-awaited development to a case that shocked the local community and garnered widespread attention.

Advanced DNA Analysis Leads to Identifying the Mother

According to the New York Post, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office employed advanced DNA investigative techniques to make a breakthrough in the 'Baby India' case.

About 10 months ago, the child's father was identified through sophisticated familial DNA analysis, providing a crucial lead for the investigators.

Building upon this progress, law enforcement was able to confirm Karima Jiwani as the mother of the abandoned baby within the past week.

This significant discovery marked a turning point in the investigation, offering hope for justice and closure in the baffling case.

The incident unfolded on June 6, 2019, when a family residing in Cumming, Georgia, approximately 40 miles north of Atlanta, heard what they believed were animal noises emanating from a wooded area.

Alarmed by the peculiar sounds, they decided to investigate, leading them to a heartbreaking discovery.

Hidden amidst the brush, they found a tightly tied plastic bag containing a newborn girl with her umbilical cord still attached.

The helpless infant, later named 'Baby India' by the caring nurses, was estimated to be only a few hours old.

The family promptly contacted the authorities, setting in motion a search for answers to the identity and circumstances surrounding this tragic abandonment.

Tireless Pursuit of Justice and the Arrest

As per CNN, Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman expressed his deep resolve to bring the responsible party to justice.

He emphasized the commitment and countless hours dedicated by his deputies to solving the mystery of 'Baby India's' abandonment.

Sheriff Freeman, with a mixture of emotions, declared that in his 33 years of law enforcement, this case stirred an unparalleled desire for an arrest.

The shocking act of callously tying up a defenseless infant in a plastic bag and abandoning her in the woods horrified both law enforcement and the public alike.

Karima Jiwani, the mother of 'Baby India,' was apprehended on Thursday by the diligent efforts of the Sheriff's Office deputies.

The arrest brings hope not only for a just resolution but also for shedding light on the circumstances that led to this heinous act.

Despite the arrest, many questions remain unanswered.

According to ABC, the sheriff refrained from providing details regarding the events that transpired in the intervening years since the infant's discovery.

Additionally, according to accounts from family members and medical experts, Jiwani allegedly had a track record of concealed pregnancies and unexpected deliveries, and when she was pregnant with 'Baby India,' she took extraordinary measures to hide the pregnancy.

However, he assured the public that 'Baby India,' who is approaching her fourth birthday, is safe, happy, and in a secure environment.

The arrest of Karima Jiwani, four years after the shocking abandonment of 'Baby India,' serves as a testament to the relentless pursuit of justice by law enforcement.

The breakthrough achieved through advanced DNA analysis underscores the importance of technological advancements in solving cold cases and ensuring accountability.

As the legal proceedings unfold, the community awaits answers, seeking closure for this deeply disturbing incident that captured the nation's attention.