Balaghat Shocker: 8th Grader Gives Birth, Minor Accused Arrested, Warden Suspended
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News18•31-01-2026, 16:44
Balaghat Shocker: 8th Grader Gives Birth, Minor Accused Arrested, Warden Suspended
- •An 8th-grade student from Balaghat gave birth to a child at the district hospital on January 28, sparking outrage.
- •The 13-year-old student, residing at Kasturba Gandhi Girls' Hostel, revealed she was coerced into physical relations by a 17-year-old boy in April 2025.
- •Her pregnancy was discovered on January 17 after she experienced abdominal pain and visited a doctor with her mother.
- •The minor accused has been arrested under the POCSO Act and sent to a Juvenile Observation Home.
- •The hostel warden, Chainbati Saiyam, has been suspended for negligence regarding the student's frequent absences and health.
Why It Matters: A shocking case of an 8th-grade student giving birth exposes hostel negligence and child exploitation.
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