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Crime
Four Held in Kolhapur for Illegal Sex Determination Activities
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Jul 2026, 11:00 PM
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Authorities in Kolhapur have apprehended four individuals suspected of conducting illegal sex determination tests. The arrests were made following an operation targeting clandestine activities that violate pre-conception and pre-natal diagnostic techniques (PCPNDT) regulations.
Four people have been arrested in Kolhapur in connection with carrying out illegal sex determination procedures. The operation, conducted by law enforcement, aimed to curb the unlawful practice of determining a fetus's sex. This action is in strict adherence to the regulations prohibiting such diagnostic tests for gender identification.
The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to combat gender-selective practices within the region. Authorities are committed to enforcing the PCPNDT Act, which strictly forbids the use of diagnostic techniques for sex selection. Further investigations are underway to ascertain the full extent of the operation and any potential accomplices.
This development underscores the importance of vigilance in preventing illegal medical practices that can lead to skewed sex ratios. The Kolhapur police have reiterated their stance against such activities and urged the public to report any suspicious operations.
The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to combat gender-selective practices within the region. Authorities are committed to enforcing the PCPNDT Act, which strictly forbids the use of diagnostic techniques for sex selection. Further investigations are underway to ascertain the full extent of the operation and any potential accomplices.
This development underscores the importance of vigilance in preventing illegal medical practices that can lead to skewed sex ratios. The Kolhapur police have reiterated their stance against such activities and urged the public to report any suspicious operations.