Former nurse claims of selling newborns for 30 years, Police initiates probe
In the audio clip, the woman, who took voluntary retirement 10 years ago, is purportedly heard saying she has been "selling" newborns for 30 years and by God's grace, never got into any trouble.
Namakkal: An audio clip allegedly of a former nurse, who claimed to have 30 years of experience in "selling" newborns is currently being investigated by the police
The audio clip went viral on the social media, prompting Tamil Nadu Health Secretary Beela Rajesh to instruct the director of the Health and Rural Welfare department to look into the claim of the woman. The police is investigating whether the audio is authentic or not.
She also said newborn girls were "sold" for Rs 2.75 lakh and "if the babies are fair and good looking, they are sold for Rs 3 lakh".
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