New Delhi: In a shocking incident that has come to light from Pithampur area of Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district, a Class 10 student gave birth to a baby boy at an exam centre on Tuesday during the ongoing board examinations. The woman gave birth in the school bathroom while appearing for her examination in the Sector-1 police station area.
The incident created commotion at the examination centre. According to reports, the student had reached a private school designated as an exam centre to appear for her Mathematics paper. She had been writing the exam continuously for nearly one-and-a-half hours.
Students hear cry of newborn
During the examination, she complained of stomach pain and went to the bathroom. After some time, the sound of a baby crying was heard from inside the toilet. A female staff member was sent inside, where she found that the student had delivered the baby there.
An ambulance (108 service) was immediately called, and both the student and the newborn were taken to the Community Health Centre. Doctors said both are healthy.
Family says unaware of her pregnancy
Sub-Inspector Chandni Singar said that a zero FIR has been registered and the case is being transferred to Betma police station. The family members were reportedly unaware of the student’s pregnancy. The student is engaged, and initially there was suspicion that the newborn could be her fiance’s child.
However, during questioning, the student said that the accused is not her fiance but a youth from Betma, whom she befriended while playing garba. She said they met for the first time in 2024 and remained in contact thereafter.