The Pune Female Foeticide(sex determination) Racket case has intensified after Pune Rural Police arrested Dr. Sangeeta Pandurang Gaikwad, director of Parth Hospital in Kedgaon Chaufula. Investigators allege that an organised network conducted illegal prenatal sex determination tests across Pune, Satara and Ahilyanagar districts using a portable sonography machine originally intended for veterinary purposes. Police claim women carrying female foetuses were subsequently referred for unlawful abortions. Dr. Gaikwad has been remanded to police custody until June 19. The allegations remain under investigation, and authorities are examining the role of multiple individuals connected to the alleged network.

Pune Female Foeticide Racket Case: Parth Hospital Director Dr. Sangeeta Pandurang Gaikwad Arrested; Police Probe Expands Across Three Districts

The Pune Rural Police have arrested Dr. Sangeeta Pandurang Gaikwad, director of Parth Hospital in Kedgaon Chaufula, in connection with an alleged illegal female foeticide and abortion racket spanning Pune, Satara and Ahilyanagar districts. Investigators claim portable veterinary sonography machines were misused for unlawful sex determination tests.

The alleged illegal female foeticide racket operating across Pune, Satara and Ahilyanagar districts has witnessed a major development with the arrest of Dr. Sangeeta Pandurang Gaikwad, director of Parth Hospital at Kedgaon Chaufula.

According to Pune Rural Police, Dr. Sangeeta Pandurang Gaikwad was arrested during the ongoing investigation into an alleged network involved in unlawful prenatal sex determination and subsequent illegal abortions. A court has remanded her to police custody until June 19.

Investigators allege that pregnant women identified through the network were referred to Parth Hospital after sex determination tests reportedly indicated that the foetus was female. The allegations remain under investigation and have not yet been tested in court.

The case has attracted significant public attention because of its alleged links to violations of laws designed to prevent sex-selective practices and protect the rights of unborn children.

Portable Veterinary Sonography Machine Allegedly Used for Illegal Sex Determination

During the investigation, Pune Rural Police reportedly uncovered what officials described as a sophisticated network operating across multiple districts through mobile and concealed methods of prenatal testing.

According to police findings, the alleged kingpin of the racket, Annasaheb Giri, is accused of travelling across villages using a portable sonography machine to conduct illegal prenatal sex determination examinations.

Investigators claim that the machine was originally intended for veterinary purposes and used for examining livestock such as cows and buffaloes. Authorities allege that the equipment was unlawfully repurposed to determine the sex of human foetuses.

Police sources stated that when examinations allegedly indicated a female foetus, the concerned women were reportedly directed to specific medical facilities for further procedures. Among those facilities, investigators have named Parth Hospital at Kedgaon Chaufula.

The allegations have raised concerns among authorities regarding the possible misuse of medical technology and the existence of organised networks facilitating unlawful sex-selective practices in rural and semi-urban regions.

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Pune, Satara, and Ahilyanagar Network Under Investigation

Officials have indicated that the alleged racket was not confined to a single location. Preliminary findings suggest that its activities extended across Pune, Satara, and Ahilyanagar districts.

According to investigators, members of the network allegedly identified pregnant women, arranged examinations, and coordinated referrals through an organised chain. Police are examining financial transactions, communication records, and other evidence to determine the full extent of operations.

Authorities are also investigating whether additional medical practitioners, intermediaries or healthcare establishments may have had any involvement in the alleged activities.

The case continues to be treated as a significant law-enforcement matter due to its potential implications for public health, gender rights, and compliance with medical regulations.

Arrests Made So Far in the Female Foeticide Investigation

Police records indicate that four individuals have been arrested so far in connection with the investigation.

Those arrested include Annasaheb Giri, described by investigators as the alleged principal operator of the network; Narendra Sahebrao Thakare, identified as an alleged associate; Dr. Atul Ankush Jadhav of Lohgaon; and Dr. Sangeeta Pandurang Gaikwad, director of Parth Hospital.

Pune Rural Police have stated that further investigation is underway to establish whether additional individuals or institutions were connected to the alleged racket.

As the probe progresses, authorities are expected to examine broader operational, financial, and medical aspects of the case. Sprouts News will continue to monitor developments, official statements, and court proceedings as they emerge.

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