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Education
Three staff suspended after Class 9 tribal girl found pregnant in Andhra school
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 07:34 PM
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A government school in Andhra Pradesh has suspended three staff members after a Class‑9 tribal student was found to be pregnant.
A government-run school in Andhra Pradesh has taken disciplinary action after a Class‑9 tribal girl was discovered to be pregnant. The incident prompted the school administration to suspend three staff members pending further inquiry.
The suspended employees include two teachers and a support staff member, all of whom were reportedly involved in the circumstances that led to the girl’s pregnancy. The school cited a breach of professional conduct and failure to safeguard the student’s welfare as grounds for the suspension.
Education officials have said a detailed investigation will be launched to determine any criminal liability and to ensure compliance with child protection laws. The case has raised concerns about the safety of tribal students in remote schools and the need for stricter monitoring.
The administration has also promised counseling and medical support for the girl, while urging parents and community leaders to cooperate with the ongoing probe.
The suspended employees include two teachers and a support staff member, all of whom were reportedly involved in the circumstances that led to the girl’s pregnancy. The school cited a breach of professional conduct and failure to safeguard the student’s welfare as grounds for the suspension.
Education officials have said a detailed investigation will be launched to determine any criminal liability and to ensure compliance with child protection laws. The case has raised concerns about the safety of tribal students in remote schools and the need for stricter monitoring.
The administration has also promised counseling and medical support for the girl, while urging parents and community leaders to cooperate with the ongoing probe.