Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh Officials Conduct Anti-Foeticide Operation
Health officials from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh teamed up to stop female foeticide.
They used a 'decoy' operation: a woman and her husband pretended they wanted an illegal abortion because the baby was a girl.
The officials caught an agent taking money for the procedure at a private nursing home in Andhra Pradesh.
The agent, Seethamma, was apprehended.
The authorities are now taking legal action to stop these practices.
The Health Minister called female foeticide a 'social evil' and stressed the need for more awareness.
Karnataka Health Department conducted a joint operation with Andhra Pradesh counterparts.
The operation targeted illegal sex determination and female foeticide.
A decoy couple was used in the operation.
An agent was caught and money was exchanged for the abortion.
The case details were handed over for further investigation and legal action.
- Who
- Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh health officials, and an agent named Seethamma.
- What
- A joint operation against female foeticide involving a decoy operation and the arrest of an agent.
- When
- The operation was conducted on September 21.
- Where
- Kodumuru taluk of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To curb female foeticide and illegal sex determination practices.
- Operation Date
- September 21
- Location
- Kodumuru taluk, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh
- Involved Parties
- Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh Health Departments
- Agent Arrested
- Seethamma
- Decoy Couple
- A pregnant woman and her husband from Malavalli, Mandya district
- Payment for Abortion
- Rs 9,000