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Sex determination racket busted in Patiala, ex-health worker held for fifth time in 11 yrs
Patiala health department recovers portable ultrasound machine and MTP kit from an accused who has been held for the fifth time in 11 years, booked under the PC-PNDT Act.
Patiala police and health officials have dismantled a sex determination operation, arresting a former health worker for the fifth time in 11 years. During the operation, authorities recovered a portable ultrasound machine and MTP kit, which were allegedly used to conduct illegal pre-natal sex selection tests. The individual faces charges under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC-PNDT) Act, which prohibits sex determination before birth. This marks the latest enforcement action against illegal sex selection practices in the region.
Source: Hindustan Times
