CHENNAI: The authorities rescued a two-month-old baby girl after a transgender woman brought the infant to a government hospital for treatment in Tiruvallur on Thursday. The baby has been handed over to the district Child Welfare Committee team, which in turn has shifted the baby to a shelter, while the police have registered a case.

The 35-year-old trans woman, identified as Maya, also known as Malathi, from KG Kandigai, brought the sick baby to the Tiruvallur Government Hospital. However, when the doctor asked her about the child’s family, Maya provided inconsistent answers. Growing suspicious, the hospital staff alerted the local police and also the child welfare officials.

“When questioned, Maya failed to give a satisfactory answer; she could not provide any clarity about the backgr

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