9th Grader, Rape Victim, Gives Birth in Surajpur; Accused Jailed

• A 15-year-old minor girl, a rape victim studying in 9th grade in Surajpur, Chhattisgarh, has given birth to a baby boy.
• The delivery was challenging due to her minor age and premature birth, but doctors at the District Hospital successfully managed it; both mother and baby are stable.
• The incident occurred in the Basdei police outpost area, where Mohammad Azam from the same village raped the victim.
• School teachers noticed the victim's pregnancy in November last year, leading her family to file a police complaint.
• Police arrested Mohammad Azam, who was sent to jail, and the case was registered in November 2025 (likely a typo, should be 2023 or 2024).

Why It Matters: A minor rape victim gave birth in Surajpur, highlighting societal questions and the need for justice.