Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Minor's Delivery and Missing Newborn Reveal Healthcare Failures in Chhattisgarh
A 15-year-old girl in Chhattisgarh had a baby, but the newborn has gone missing.
The family gave the baby to another couple without following the legal adoption process.
The police are investigating a private hospital where the baby was born, as they did not report the minor's pregnancy as required by law.
Important hospital records have also gone missing.
The police have arrested a young man involved and are looking into the role of a doctor who worked at the hospital.
People are upset and demanding strict action against those responsible.
A 15-year-old minor gave birth in a private hospital in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh.
The newborn was allegedly handed over to another couple without legal adoption process.
The incident was reported to the police after an attempt to secure a false birth certificate.
Investigation reveals possible violations of the POCSO Act and missing hospital records.
The police have arrested a minor boy involved and are scrutinizing the role of hospital staff.
- Who
- A 15-year-old minor and her family, local youth, hospital staff, and law enforcement agencies
- What
- Delivery of a minor and alleged illegal handover of her newborn
- When
- Incident reported on December 31, 2025; investigation ongoing
- Where
- Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, India
- Why
- Systemic lapses in healthcare and child protection norms
- Location
- Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh
- Date of Incident
- December 31, 2025
- Hospital Involved
- Krishna Hospital
- Act Violated
- POCSO Act
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
- Newborn's Status
- Missing
- Key Suspect
- Woman doctor at government medical college