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Two held for illegal foetal sex determination in Tamil Nadu district
Police in Tirupattur district have arrested two individuals accused of attempting to determine the sex of a foetus, a practice prohibited under Indian law. The arrests come as authorities intensify efforts to enforce the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act.
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Law enforcement officials in Tirupattur have taken two persons into custody on charges related to illegal foetal sex determination, marking another enforcement action against a practice banned across India. The arrests were made following an investigation into suspected violations of the PCPNDT Act, which prohibits the use of medical techniques to identify or select the sex of an unborn child.
The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, enacted in 1994, aims to prevent sex-selective abortions and address skewed gender ratios in certain regions. Violations of the statute can result in criminal prosecution for medical practitioners, pregnant women, relatives, and others involved in facilitating such determinations.
Tirupattur district authorities have stepped up monitoring of medical facilities and diagnostic centres to prevent violations of the law. The arrests underscore ongoing efforts by law enforcement across Tamil Nadu to combat practices that contravene the statute.
The case has been registered and further investigation is underway, according to official sources. Authorities have urged citizens to report suspected violations to local police departments.