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Health
30 Baiga Children Dead in Balaghat’s Baheer‑Birsa Area After 10‑Year‑Old Gajendra’s Death
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 10:33 PM
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The death toll among Baiga tribal children in Balaghat’s Baheer‑Birsa region has risen to 30 after the recent passing of 10‑year‑old Gajendra Markam.
Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh continues to record a tragic series of deaths among Baiga tribal children in the Baheer‑Birsa area. The latest fatality was 10‑year‑old Gajendra Markam, whose death was reported by local news outlets.
With Gajendra’s passing, the cumulative number of child deaths in the community has reached thirty, according to the same reports. The fatalities have been occurring over a short period, prompting concern among residents and local officials.
Authorities have taken note of the rising toll and are monitoring the situation, while community members await further information on the underlying causes of these deaths.
With Gajendra’s passing, the cumulative number of child deaths in the community has reached thirty, according to the same reports. The fatalities have been occurring over a short period, prompting concern among residents and local officials.
Authorities have taken note of the rising toll and are monitoring the situation, while community members await further information on the underlying causes of these deaths.