An ultrasound centre sealed recently by the Health Department has baffled the health authorities as over 75 per cent of the pregnant women who underwent an ultrasound at the centre delivered male babies. The department is suspecting a huge sex-determination scandal.
Guilty will face stern action
We are looking into the matter and stern action will be taken against those involved. Balbir Singh, Health Minister
Mata Lajjawati Jain Memorial Hospital in Raikot, Ludhiana, came under the scanner after the health authorities in Barnala got a tip-off that a pregnant woman allegedly underwent a sex-determination test at the centre.
September 13, 2025
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