Chandigarh, May 14 -- The weekly meeting of the State Task Force (STF) for Improving Sex Ratio in Haryana on Tuesday focused on intensifying efforts to curb illegal abortions and further improve the state's sex ratio.
In the past week (May 6 to 12), 19 raids were conducted across the state over the illegal sale of MTP kits and 17 FIRs were registered. In addition, 13 shops had been sealed for illegal practices and 145 MTP kits were seized. Legal action under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, shall be launched against the offenders. Notably, after the formation of the STF, a total 43 FIRs have been registered, 21 shops sealed and 6200 MTP kits have been seized in the state. Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Sudhir Rajp...