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Crime
CJP Dipke Visits Balaghat Villages After Child Deaths, Calls for Accountability
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 04:01 PM
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Chief Judicial Magistrate Dipke toured tribal villages in Balaghat following the deaths of several children, urging authorities to investigate and hold responsible parties accountable.
Chief Judicial Magistrate Dipke visited several tribal villages in Balaghat district after reports of multiple child deaths surfaced in the region. During the tour, he met with local residents and community leaders to gather information about the circumstances surrounding the fatalities.
Dipke emphasized the need for a thorough investigation and urged police and district officials to identify and prosecute any parties responsible for the deaths. He also called for better medical facilities and timely reporting of such incidents in remote areas.
The magistrate’s visit comes amid growing concerns over child safety in tribal communities, where access to healthcare and law enforcement can be limited. Local authorities have pledged to cooperate fully with the investigation and to implement measures to prevent future tragedies.
Community members expressed relief at the magistrate’s presence, hoping that the scrutiny will lead to concrete actions and reforms in the region.
Dipke emphasized the need for a thorough investigation and urged police and district officials to identify and prosecute any parties responsible for the deaths. He also called for better medical facilities and timely reporting of such incidents in remote areas.
The magistrate’s visit comes amid growing concerns over child safety in tribal communities, where access to healthcare and law enforcement can be limited. Local authorities have pledged to cooperate fully with the investigation and to implement measures to prevent future tragedies.
Community members expressed relief at the magistrate’s presence, hoping that the scrutiny will lead to concrete actions and reforms in the region.