India, Aug. 29 -- A 17-year-old student of a government-run residential school in Karnataka's Shahapur taluk gave birth to a baby inside the institution's toilet. The shocking incident prompted a police investigation.

The incident took place earlier this week when the Class 9 student went into labour during school hours. Her classmates, who reportedly witnessed her in distress, immediately alerted the school administration.

Authorities then rushed the minor and her newborn to a nearby hospital. Both are said to be in stable condition.

According to the FIR, the girl, aged 17 years and seven months, was full-term pregnant and had been "sexually assaulted" by an unidentified person about nine months ago. She used to stay in the hostel.

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