Rajnandgaon, Jan. 10 -- A deeply disturbing case involving the delivery of a 15 year old minor and the alleged illegal handover of her newborn has jolted Chhattisgarh's medical and administrative establishment, exposing grave lapses in child protection norms and hospital accountability. The incident, occurred in a private healthcare facility in Rajnandgaon, has raised serious questions about compliance with the POCSO Act, the conduct of medical professionals, and the possible existence of an organised racket operating under the guise of routine healthcare.
The case came to light after the minor's mother submitted a written complaint at the Chichola police outpost on December 31, 2025. She stated that her underage daughter became pregnant a...