A deeply concerning incident has emerged in Ahmedabad, highlighting the grave issue of underage pregnancy and the vulnerabilities faced by young girls. A 15-year-old girl, who has been identified only as Suman to protect her identity, was admitted to Sola Civil Hospital on the evening of March 2 after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
As per reports, the girl’s mother, a resident of Vasna, sought medical assistance after her daughter complained of intense discomfort. Upon examination, doctors discovered that Suman was nine months pregnant and subsequently gave birth to a child.
The young girl disclosed to her mother that she had been in a relationship with a 22-year-old youth who resides in a nearby locality. The relationship reportedly began when Suman was approached by the man while she was on her way to school. Over the course of a year, the two maintained a clandestine relationship, which ultimately led to the pregnancy.
The mother, who has been living separately from her husband for the past 15 years, expressed her shock and distress upon learning of the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s condition. She stated that the individual involved had been visiting their home when no one else was present, leading to the tragic outcome.
Vasna Police Inspector R N Patel stated, “We have registered a case against the boy in the matter as the victim is a minor. During our investigation, it was revealed that the victim and the accused belong to the same community and the accused was known to the victim’s family. We have arrested the accused in the matter and further investigation is going on.”