Cuttack: Officials from the Odisha Health Department, assisted by local police, conducted a raid on the premises of Dr. Punyashlok Das in Friends Colony. The raid culminated in the arrest of Dr. Das on charges of conducting illegal sex determination tests on pregnant women, marking a significant crackdown on illicit practices within the medical community.
During the operation, authorities also rescued a female patient from the premises. Additionally, they seized incriminating evidence, including abortion pills, an ultrasound machine, and a substantial sum of cash. These findings underscore the severity of the offenses allegedly committed by Dr. Das.
Prashant Kumar Samal, the Additional District Magistrate (F&W) of Cuttack, provided insights into the raid, stating that acting on a tip-off, the authorities raided Dr. Punyashlok’s residence. Inside, they discovered various documents indicative of illegal sex determination activities. Samal further revealed that Dr. Punyashlok had previously faced suspension twice for similar offenses, yet persisted in his unlawful activities. It was alleged that Dr. Punyashlok, with the assistance of his wife and son, continued to carry out sex determination tests on pregnant women.
Samal emphasized the seriousness of the matter, indicating that an FIR (First Information Report) would be filed against Dr. Punyashlok imminently. Additionally, authorities are poised to recommend the termination of his medical license, reflecting the gravity of the allegations and the imperative to deter such reprehensible practices.
