Chintakani: The local police in Chintakani, Khammam, exposed an unlawful racket that was secretly carrying out mobile-based gender determination tests.

As per reports, a case has been registered against three individuals believed to be directly involved in the illegal activity. The main accused, identified as Chari, is currently on the run.

How was the racket busted?

As per a report by ETV Bharat, police investigation revealed that a lab technician named Katyayani from Allipuram, along with RMP (Registered Medical Practitioner) Chari from Ballepally and another RMP, Rachabanti Manoj from Kodumuru, were allegedly running an illegal prenatal sex determination racket.

The trio reportedly purchased a car fitted with an ultrasound scanning machine about a year ago, which they used to conduct gender determination tests in various locations, including Yellandu, Mahabubabad, Dornakal, and nearby tribal areas. If expectant mothers were unwilling to undergo the tests inside the vehicle, they were allegedly taken to private clinics operated by Chari and Manoj in Ballepalli and Kodumuru for the procedure.

Illegal Gender Tests Tied to Secret Abortions

Women who underwent illegal gender tests were directed to a private doctor in Yellandu for abortions. Police are withholding the doctor’s identity until prime accused Chari is arrested.

After two months of surveillance, police intercepted Katyayani and Manoj while transporting four women to Kodumuru. A case has been filed against the trio, and the search for Chari continues.