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Crime
High Court Demands Answers Over 27 Baiga Child Deaths in Balaghat
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jabalpur
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 07:02 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has called for a detailed explanation from the state government regarding the deaths of 27 Baiga children in Balaghat, citing severe deficiencies in ration, water, road and health facilities.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a stern notice to the state administration over the tragic deaths of 27 Baiga children in Balaghat district. The court demanded a comprehensive report on the conditions that led to the fatalities, highlighting glaring shortcomings in essential services such as ration distribution, potable water, road infrastructure and healthcare facilities.
During a ground survey, the court uncovered widespread neglect, with inadequate ration supplies, lack of clean drinking water, dilapidated roads, and insufficient medical care. These findings prompted the judiciary to question whether the government had taken any corrective measures following the incident.
The High Court set the next hearing for 18 September, urging the administration to present evidence of remedial actions taken to prevent a recurrence of such tragedies. The case has drawn attention to the broader issue of rural infrastructure and public health in tribal areas of Madhya Pradesh.
During a ground survey, the court uncovered widespread neglect, with inadequate ration supplies, lack of clean drinking water, dilapidated roads, and insufficient medical care. These findings prompted the judiciary to question whether the government had taken any corrective measures following the incident.
The High Court set the next hearing for 18 September, urging the administration to present evidence of remedial actions taken to prevent a recurrence of such tragedies. The case has drawn attention to the broader issue of rural infrastructure and public health in tribal areas of Madhya Pradesh.