Kandhamal district administration in Odisha on Friday (July 25, 2025) filed a police complaint after two girls studying in Standard X were found to have tested positive for pregnancy.
“We have informed police about pregnancy of two girls. In the complaint we have requested police to investigate into the matter,” said Rabi Narayan Mishra, District Welfare Officer of Kandhamal.
As per practice, grown up girls in residential schools run by the State government undergo medical tests soon after they return from long vacation.
“Our employees found two girls having unusual symptom. Subsequently, they were sent to sub-divisional hospital where their pregnancy was confirmed,” said Mr. Mishra.
This year the schools reopened on June 21 after summer vacation. However, the two girls returned to school in the first week of July.
