Another case of minor girl getting pregnant comes to light
Authorities in Dharwad district are investigating a case of a minor girl who became pregnant following alleged sexual exploitation. This follows a similar incident, prompting police to investigate potential child trafficking and systemic failures in child protection.
Why it matters
The case highlights severe issues regarding child safety, sexual exploitation, and the need for better social protection mechanisms.
Close on the heels of a minor girl being delivered of a baby, another case of minor girl getting pregnant because of alleged sexual exploitation has come to light in Dharwad district.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that the minor girl, who is pregnant now, has reportedly given birth to a baby few months ago and the police are investigating whether the baby was sold while the parents have claimed that they had given the baby to a relative.
According to the complaint, the 15-year-old girl from a village was allegedly sexually exploited by a youth in 2025 as a result of which she became pregnant and delivered a baby three months ago in a private nursing home in Hubballi. The incident came to light after the girl became pregnant again and it is alleged that the accused youth again allegedly sexually exploited her.
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