Kaushambi, Oct. 23 -- A 19-year-old girl, reportedly a survivor of prolonged sexual exploitation, lost her newborn child under tragic circumstances allegedly involving her own family members, police said today.
Police reports state that the girl, a resident of a village under the Sarai Akil police station, had been facing harassment and abuse from her 21-year-old cousin, Kuldeep Tiwari, for several months. He allegedly intimidated her into silence.
When the family discovered that the young woman was pregnant, they sought medical help to end the pregnancy. However, doctors advised against it, saying it could pose serious health risks. Concerned about social stigma, the family concealed the pregnancy, reportedly telling others that she was ...