LTLithuania's State Child Rights Protection and Adoption Service denied allegations that it ordered the removal of a two-month-old baby who had already died from a severe illness. The agency stated the decision was based on concerns about neglect affecting all children in the family, and the parents only learned of the formal decision after the baby's death, as the service was informed of her death several days later. The controversy arose after a family from Ukmergė shared their experience online, criticizing the perceived absurdity of removing a deceased infant and accusing authorities of overreach. Lina Baranauskienė, head of the Vilnius County Child Rights Protection Division, explained that the decision was made on July 27, but the baby's death was confirmed on July 28. She emphasized that child removal is an extreme measure used only when there is a real threat to the child's safety and that the decision was based on both the baby's condition and broader concerns about the family's environment.
Bias read (Center): The article presents information from both the family's perspective and the official stance of the child protection service. It includes quotes from the head of the division explaining the rationale behind the decision, while also acknowledging the public's criticism and the family's distress. The报道
