Overview
- A 15-year-old girl from a government-run residential school in Odisha delivered a baby on the hostel terrace after taking her Class 10 board exam.
- Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, suspending the headmaster, auxiliary nurse midwife, and dismissing the hostel matron for negligence.
- Police have detained a 22-year-old man from a neighboring village, registering a rape case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and relevant laws.
- The girl's father and school officials questioned how her pregnancy went unnoticed despite regular health check-ups in the hostel.
- The case highlights ongoing concerns about student safety in Odisha's SC/ST residential schools, with past audits flagging poor infrastructure and inadequate supervision.