Mandya Deputy Commissioner Orders Inspections of Prenatal Diagnostic Centres Following Illegal Sex Determination Case
Illegal sex determination tests in Mandya: DC issues directions for inspections of all scanning centres in district
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In Mandya district, Karnataka, Deputy Commissioner Kumar has initiated inspections of all prenatal diagnostic centres after Lokayukta police discovered illegal foetal sex determination practices at two facilities in K R Pet town. The move aims to enforce the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act.
- 01Deputy Commissioner Kumar has ordered inspections of prenatal diagnostic centres in Mandya.
- 02The action follows the discovery of illegal sex determination tests by Lokayukta police.
- 03Two private centres in K R Pet town were implicated in the illegal activities.
- 04The inspections aim to enforce the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act.
- 05Officials are instructed to take action against rule violators.
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In response to illegal foetal sex determination practices uncovered by Lokayukta police, Deputy Commissioner Kumar of Mandya district in Karnataka has mandated the formation of a committee to inspect all prenatal diagnostic centres in the region. This directive follows the revelation that two private centres in K R Pet town were conducting illegal sex determination tests. During a meeting held on April 24, 2026, Kumar emphasized the need for strict enforcement of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, which regulates prenatal diagnostic procedures to prevent gender-based discrimination. Officials have been instructed to take appropriate actions against any violations of the law, reinforcing the government's commitment to uphold ethical medical practices.
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The inspections aim to curb illegal sex determination practices, promoting gender equality and ethical medical practices in Mandya.
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