child birth – News Analysis India https://newsanalysisindia.com The news you need to know, explained Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Bribery Demanded for Birth Certificate in Bihar: Employee Cites Need to Pay Up the Chain https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/bribery-demanded-for-birth-certificate-in-bihar-employee-cites-need-to-pay-up-the-chain/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/bribery-demanded-for-birth-certificate-in-bihar-employee-cites-need-to-pay-up-the-chain/ A case of bribery has surfaced in Bihar, where an ASHA worker demanded a bribe from a woman to obtain a birth certificate for her child. This incident reportedly took place in the Dhanetha village of Magheli Panchayat, located in the Phalka block of the Katihar district. The ASHA worker, identified as Poonam Devi, requested 1200 rupees from the woman for the birth certificate.

The affected woman has been attempting to obtain a birth certificate for her child for the past four years. She stated that ASHA worker Poonam Devi, from ward 15, demanded 1200 rupees, explicitly stating that payments had to be made up the chain for the certificate to be issued.

The woman’s delivery was facilitated by the same ASHA worker, Poonam Devi, four years ago. However, a birth certificate was not obtained at the time. Since then, the woman has been trying to get the certificate, but Poonam Devi has allegedly been demanding money and delaying the process.

This is not the first instance of ASHA workers demanding bribes for birth certificates. Similar cases have been reported previously in Bihar, including one in Chakmathura village, Dhaureya block, Banka district, where ASHA workers were accused of collecting hefty sums for the same purpose.

]]> 14-Year-Old Gives Birth, Police Called: Shocking Details Emerge https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/14-year-old-gives-birth-police-called-shocking-details-emerge/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/14-year-old-gives-birth-police-called-shocking-details-emerge/ The slogan ‘Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter’ seems to be limited to election promises and advertisements. While there’s talk of saving and educating daughters, the government appears to be failing to ensure their safety. A shocking case has emerged from Jharkhand. A 14-year-old schoolgirl gave birth to a baby at Sadar Hospital in Ranchi. The minor, from Basia, Gumla district, was reportedly raped by a young man from her village. Due to shame and threats from the accused, the minor and her family did not report the crime. As a result, the 14-year-old became pregnant. To avoid social disgrace, the family moved from Gumla to Ranchi. The matter came to light when the girl gave birth at Sadar Hospital, prompting the hospital administration to inform the police. Based on the minor’s statement, a zero FIR was filed at the Lower Bazaar police station in Ranchi, and the Basia police station in Gumla district was notified. The police arrested the accused, identified as Shiva Ahir, following an investigation by a team formed by Gumla District SP Hasish Bin Jama. The victim reported that the accused had been harassing her, and eventually raped her. She was threatened with dire consequences if she spoke out, leading her to remain silent. The police have registered a case against the accused under serious sections. Further action is ongoing. Separately, before this incident, on June 8th in the Godda district of Jharkhand, a minor tribal girl was gang-raped by 10 men in the Sunderpahari police station area during a wedding. The police have arrested all the accused involved in the gang-rape.

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