Violation of PCPNDT Act: Doctor arrested for conducting illegal sex determination test
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JAIPUR: On account of allegedly violating the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, a doctor associated with a Primary Health Centre (PHC) and his alliance have been arrested.
According to a media report, the accused government doctor, who was posted as Medical Officer at a primary health centre allegedly had nexus with a woman, who was orking as a Public Relations Officer at a private hospital. They both were allegedly involved in illegal sex determination activities.
On the direction of PCPNDT Chairperson, Dr Sharma, a raid was conducted in the PHC by sending a decoy patient. The decoy told the doctor about her willingness to know the sex of the foetus.
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The doctor demanded Rs 25,000 for the sex determination test and asked her to come to district headquarter, reports the
According to a media report, the accused government doctor, who was posted as Medical Officer at a primary health centre allegedly had nexus with a woman, who was orking as a Public Relations Officer at a private hospital. They both were allegedly involved in illegal sex determination activities.
On the direction of PCPNDT Chairperson, Dr Sharma, a raid was conducted in the PHC by sending a decoy patient. The decoy told the doctor about her willingness to know the sex of the foetus.
Read Also: PCPNDT Violation: Radiologist sentenced to 3 years jail for conducting sex determination tests
The doctor demanded Rs 25,000 for the sex determination test and asked her to come to district headquarter, reports the
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