In Jharkhand Khunti, a 14-year-old minor girl gave birth to a child with a 16-year-old boy in a live-in relationship. Leaving school, tribal tradition and young pregnancy… How did this mystery become possible?
Jharkhand minor girl birth: In Khunti district of Jharkhand, a 14-year-old minor girl gave birth to a girl in a live-in relationship with a two-year-old boy. This matter came into the discussion because under the tribal tradition, the girl was living with the boy with the consent of her parents.
Why did the officials stir?
Officials say that the matter became more serious when the girl was born in Sadar Hospital in only seven months pregnancy. The administration has intensified its campaign to prevent child marriage and pregnancy at an early age. District Child Protection Officer Altaf Khan said that awareness campaign will be launched in the entire district along with NGO and civil society.
Why did the minor become pregnant in a live-in relationship?
A minor girl from a village in Keora Panchayat was living in a rented house 14 km from Murhu to study. At the same time, he met a 16 -year -old boy from the neighboring village. The relationship between the two became a relationship and the girl became pregnant. The case brings out the theoretical and social results of child marriage and pregnancy at an early age.
What is the importance of tribal tradition and Dhuku?
Officials say that ‘Dhuku’ relationship is acceptable under the tribal tradition, that is, a girl can stay with the boy with the consent of the parents. However, the matter has raised questions on the safety, health and education of minors.
What steps did the administration take?
Child Protection Officer Altaf Khan said that the administration will educate minors and make them aware of the health, mental and social results of pregnancy. The campaign will be intensified in 86 gram panchayats so that such incidents can be stopped in future.
What is the condition of health and school?
Both the girl and the girl are healthy. He is kept under surveillance in the hospital. The girl no longer goes to school, while the boy lives with her mother. This incident further exposes the importance of education and social security. The administration’s awareness campaign is a step in this direction, but the community and families will also have to cooperate on this issue so that the safety and education of minors can be ensured in future.