Karnataka: Anyone involved in illegal abortion will face legal action, says CM Bommai

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Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai Sunday said anyone involved in carrying out illegal abortions will face legal action. Bommai made the remark after seven foetuses were found discarded under a bridge at Mudalagi town in Belagavi district Friday.
The foetuses allegedly belonged to the Venkatesh Maternity and Infertility Centre in Mudalagi.
Speaking to reporters at Belagavi, the CM said, “It is a very serious issue. The information regarding the nursing home involved in this case has been obtained. The deputy commissioner has initiated action against the institute. I have ordered a detailed probe into it.”
The district health office has already sealed the Venkatesh Maternity and Infertility Centre after the institute’s head reportedly admitted that they carried out abortions at the centre. The police and district health departments also conducted raids on other maternity and infertility centres in the city on both Saturday and Sunday.
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