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Halifax Regional Police said they were first called at around 9:40 p.m. Friday about a woman in life-threatening condition who \u201cappeared to have just given birth.\u201d<\/p>\n
Const. Martin Cromwell told reporters Monday that the initial call was made through 911, although he couldn\u2019t say who made the call.<\/p>\n
The woman was taken to hospital by ambulance from an apartment on Willett Street; however, the baby was not located.<\/p>\n
An extensive search was launched by police and Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue, who combed the area around the apartment building in Halifax\u2019s Clayton Park neighbourhood.<\/p>\n
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That search continued overnight and through Saturday.<\/p>\n
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On Sunday, police issued an update that \u201cnew information redirected the search\u201d to the area of Prospect Road.<\/p>\n
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Four people, all known to the woman, were initially taken into custody for questioning. Halifax police said two were released and Singh and Kaur were charged.<\/p>\n
Singh is described as a \u201crelative of the woman.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring the investigation process, we had four parties in custody,\u201d Cromwell said. \u201cDuring the interview process, officers learned of the second location.\u201d<\/p>\n
Police said remains were discovered at around 3:20 p.m. Sunday in a wooded area off Old Coach Road, which is about 10 kilometres from the initial search site.<\/p>\n
An autopsy was scheduled to determine the cause and manner of death. Cromwell said those results have not been made available yet, and it\u2019s unclear whether the baby was born alive.<\/p>\n
As of Monday, Cromwell said the woman\u2019s condition is still very serious, and investigators haven\u2019t been able to speak to her.<\/p>\n
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Police indicated over the weekend they believed the woman \u201cexperienced a medical emergency,\u201d which Cromwell reiterated Monday.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this point, our investigators don\u2019t believe that her condition is that of violence. She was brought in with a medical condition, medical circumstances,\u201d Cromwell said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo again, we don\u2019t believe that there was any violence that occurred at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n
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As for whether further charges are coming, Cromwell said it depends on what evidence investigators find.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe investigators at this point have laid the charges that they have laid due to the evidence that they have,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo it would be premature for me to speak on any additional charges or why certain charges weren\u2019t laid.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sikh community \u2018deeply saddened\u2019<\/p>\n
In a statement, the Maritime Sikh Society said its members were \u201cdeeply saddened by the recent tragic passing of a baby within our community.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe extend our heartfelt condolences, thoughts, and prayers to the grieving family during this unimaginably difficult time,\u201d the statement from the society\u2019s executive read.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the circumstances surrounding this loss remain under active investigation by official authorities, we respect the legal process and will refrain from further comment at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n
For first responders and searchers, Cromwell said the case has been difficult as well.<\/p>\n
\u201cVery traumatic, as you can imagine. Anyone with small children, babies, be it the officers and anyone from the community, (it) can be very disturbing and alarming to have to learn of this type of situation and be directly involved,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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He urged anyone in need of mental health support to seek help, including through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).<\/p>\n
\u201cHelp bring some clarification, some clarity to the feelings that they\u2019re experiencing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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