Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Teacher's Stillbirth Sparks Bribery Allegations in Jharkhand
A teacher in Jharkhand, India, applied for child care leave but faced delays and allegations of bribery.
Her family claims officials demanded Rs 50,000 to process the leave, causing her to work during her pregnancy.
This stress led to the stillbirth of her baby.
The family alleges that the delay and corruption caused the tragedy.
However, the district administration says the application was incomplete and the stillbirth was due to medical complications.
An inquiry found no evidence of bribery, but the family insists otherwise.
Teacher Bharti Pandey applied for child care leave on July 3.
Family alleges officials demanded Rs 50,000 bribe for processing leave.
Stillbirth occurred on July 25 due to alleged stress from delay and bribery demands.
District administration claims application was incomplete and leave was sanctioned after corrected documents were submitted.
Inquiry found no evidence of bribery, but family insists otherwise.
- Who
- Bharti Pandey, a government school teacher, and her husband Mukesh Kumar Tiwari.
- What
- Allegations of bribery and delay in processing child care leave leading to stillbirth.
- When
- Leave applied on July 3, stillbirth on July 25.
- Where
- Palamu, Jharkhand, India.
- Why
- Alleged bribery and delay in leave processing caused stress leading to stillbirth.
Teacher's Family
District Administration
Bribery Allegations
Teacher's Family
Alleged that officials demanded Rs 50,000 bribe for processing child care leave.
District Administration
Inquiry found no evidence supporting the bribery allegation.
Leave Processing
Teacher's Family
Claimed officials delayed leave processing and demanded money, forcing the teacher to work during pregnancy.
District Administration
Stated the application was initially incomplete and leave was sanctioned after corrected documents were submitted.
Cause of Stillbirth
Teacher's Family
Alleged that the delay in leave processing and running between offices caused severe stress leading to stillbirth.
District Administration
Inquiry found the foetus died due to leakage of amniotic fluid and medical complications.
- Teacher's Name
- Bharti Pandey
- Husband's Name
- Mukesh Kumar Tiwari
- School
- Plus Two High School, Tarhasi
- Deputation School
- Kasturba Gandhi CM Excellence School, Chainpur
- Leave Applied
- July 3
- Stillbirth Date
- July 25
- Bribe Alleged
- Rs 50,000
- Inquiry Outcome
- No evidence found supporting bribery allegation