Bijapur Hostel Shock: 3 Students, Including 2 Minors, Pregnant; Probe Launched
Bijapur Hostel Shock: 3 Students, Including 2 Minors, Pregnant; Probe Launched
- •Three tribal girl students, two of whom are minors, from Porta Cabin High School in Bijapur's Gangalur area were found to be approximately five months pregnant.
- •The Health Department had reportedly already created pregnancy-related cards for these students, raising questions about prior knowledge and delayed action.
- •A four-member investigation committee, headed by the Additional District Magistrate and including officials from education, health, and tribal departments, has been formed to submit a report within seven days.
- •Conflicting claims exist regarding whether the students resided in the hostel, with the administration stating two were day-scholars and one did not return after Diwali, while the Sarpanch claims they lived there.
- •The incident has sparked political controversy, with the opposition accusing the government of suppressing the matter and raising concerns about the safety of tribal girl students.
