Class 10 Student Delivers Baby During Board Exam In Madhya Pradesh

In a shocking incident reported from Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, a minor girl studying in Class 10 delivered a baby boy during her board examination at an exam centre in Pithampur, a police officer said.

25 Feb, 09:57 — 25 Feb, 19:09

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A Class 10 student delivered a baby during a board examination.
The incident occurred in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district.
The student delivered a baby boy.

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A Class 10 student delivered a baby during a board exam.

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The incident occurred in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district.

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The student delivered a baby boy.

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The delivery happened in the examination centre's washroom during her Mathematics board paper.

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The incident was reported by a police office.

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Specifics about the location of birth (washroom), the subject of the exam (Mathematics), and the student experiencing severe stomach pain.

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Mention of a police office as the source of information.

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This story highlights critical social issues such as child marriage, lack of comprehensive sex education, and inadequate support systems for pregnant minors, particularly in rural regions. It raises concerns about the student's well-being, her future, and the broader societal factors that lead to such circumstances.

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ndtvcenter-leftcentersensationalMostly Factualreports factual details of sensitive event

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage from both outlets is largely factual and sensational in tone, focusing on the shocking nature of the event without apparent political leanings.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual20d ago

Madhya Pradesh shocker: Minor delivers baby while writing Class 10 board exam

A Class 10 student in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district gave birth in an examination centre's washroom during her Mathematics board paper. She experienced severe stomach pain and delivered a baby boy after writing for two hours. Both mother and child are reported to be stable.

By KARISHMA KOTWAL

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ndtvMostly Factual20d ago