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Andhra Pradesh: Tenth-grader booked for impregnating minor girl
A 15-year-old boy has been booked by authorities in Andhra Pradesh after a minor girl, seven months pregnant, was rescued by social welfare officials. The case has been registered based on findings by the Women Development and Child Welfare Department.
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Authorities in Andhra Pradesh have registered a case against a 15-year-old boy following the rescue of a minor girl in an advanced stage of pregnancy. According to the Women Development and Child Welfare (WD&CW) Department, the girl, who is seven months pregnant, was located during a welfare operation. The boy, who is studying in tenth standard, has been named in the case filed by the department. The exact circumstances surrounding the case, including when and where the girl was found, remain under investigation. The WD&CW Department has taken the minor girl into protective custody and is providing her with necessary medical and counseling support. Such cases typically fall under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and other relevant child welfare legislation. Authorities have not released further details regarding the identities of the individuals involved or the location within Andhra Pradesh where the incident occurred. The case highlights ongoing concerns about child protection and sexual abuse of minors in the state, with welfare departments continuing efforts to identify and support vulnerable children.