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Crime
Jharkhand Woman Dies During Illegal Abortion After Sex-Determination Test, Two Arrested
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 08:16 AM
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A woman in Jharkhand died while undergoing an illegal abortion following a prenatal sex‑determination test, prompting police to arrest two suspects.
Police in Jharkhand have confirmed the death of a woman who underwent an illegal abortion after a prenatal test revealed the fetus's sex. The incident, reported by local authorities, highlights ongoing violations of the Pre‑Conception and Pre‑Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, which bans sex‑determination procedures.
Investigators say the woman was taken to a private clinic where the illegal test was performed, and the subsequent abortion led to fatal complications. The victim's family has lodged a complaint, prompting a swift police response.
Two individuals identified as the clinic's staff have been arrested on charges of conducting the prohibited test and performing the unsafe abortion. Both are being held for further interrogation and possible prosecution under the PCPNDT Act and relevant criminal statutes.
The case adds to a series of recent crackdowns on illegal sex‑selection practices in the state, with officials urging stricter enforcement to deter similar violations. Authorities have also called for heightened awareness about the legal repercussions of such acts and the health risks they pose to women.
Investigators say the woman was taken to a private clinic where the illegal test was performed, and the subsequent abortion led to fatal complications. The victim's family has lodged a complaint, prompting a swift police response.
Two individuals identified as the clinic's staff have been arrested on charges of conducting the prohibited test and performing the unsafe abortion. Both are being held for further interrogation and possible prosecution under the PCPNDT Act and relevant criminal statutes.
The case adds to a series of recent crackdowns on illegal sex‑selection practices in the state, with officials urging stricter enforcement to deter similar violations. Authorities have also called for heightened awareness about the legal repercussions of such acts and the health risks they pose to women.