Two Arrested in Tirupattur for Illegal Fetal Sex Determination
Authorities in Tirupattur have detained two individuals for allegedly attempting to perform illegal prenatal sex determination tests.
Law enforcement officials in Tirupattur district have arrested two persons on charges of attempting to determine the gender of a fetus. The arrests were made following an investigation into illegal prenatal diagnostic activities in the region.
According to The Hindu, the suspects were caught while trying to conduct the prohibited sex determination procedures. The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act strictly bans such practices across India to prevent female feticide.
The police have initiated further inquiries to identify if more individuals or private clinics are involved in this network. The names of the accused have not been officially released yet as the investigation continues.
Source: This report is based on information first published by The Hindu. Compiled by the Vellore News Desk.
Source: The Hindu
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