Pandavpur: The Pandavpur police have made significant progress in the investigation of a female foeticide case connected to the town’s Health Department residential house. A total of 10 accused have been arrested in relation to this case and another feticide case from Devegowdanakoppal. The court has ordered judicial custody for these individuals as the investigation continues.
The case involves a total of 31 accused, with 27 individuals already arrested and remanded in judicial custody. The search is actively ongoing for the remaining four suspects. The incident has drawn widespread attention due to the serious nature of the allegations, which highlight the illegal practice of female foeticide.
Health Department Residential Home Feticide Case:
- Identified Accused: 24
- Arrested: 23
- Absconding: 1
Devegowdanakoppalu Feticide Case:
- Identified Accused: 7
- Arrested: 4
- Absconding: 3
The arrested individuals, who include notable figures such as Satya Alias Lab Satish, Hunnanadodiya Kumar, Dasegowda, Sharadamma, Puttaraju, Na Meena, Somasekhara, and Parvathi, were presented before Judge B. Parvathamma on Thursday. The judge has ordered that these accused be held in judicial custody while the investigation progresses.
The police investigation is ongoing, with active efforts to apprehend the remaining absconding accused. The case underscores the critical need for rigorous measures to combat female foeticide and to hold those involved in such activities accountable.
This investigation highlights a broader issue within the community and the healthcare system, calling for stricter enforcement of laws against female foeticide. The case has garnered significant attention and is expected to lead to further scrutiny and reform to prevent such illegal practices in the future.