Two accused after Halifax newborn found dead appear in court, given new charge

CITYnews halifax / By The Canadian Press

Two people charged following the recent discovery of a newborn’s remains near Halifax appeared briefly in court today via a video link.

Sukhpreet Singh and his wife Ramandeep Kaur were originally charged with concealing the body of a child, obstruction of justice and causing an indignity to human remains.

They were also charged on Monday with resisting a peace officer and were returned to custody pending a bail hearing on Thursday in Halifax.

Halifax Regional Police say officers were dispatched to a hospital on Friday night after a 23-year-old woman arrived in poor condition and doctors determined she had recently given birth, prompting a search for the infant.

Police said the woman was in critical condition Sunday and investigators said it appeared she had suffered a medical emergency that was not linked to violence.

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The search for the newborn started at a residence on Willett Street in the city’s west end and concluded Sunday when searchers found remains in a wooded area along Prospect Road, southwest of downtown.

Four people known to the woman were initially taken into custody for questioning on Saturday, but two were released without charges.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 25, 2026.