Seven Arrested in Karnataka Over Rape and Illegal Abortion Case
· India · Hindustan Times, Indian Express
Police in Gadag district, Karnataka, have arrested seven individuals, including a doctor and a nurse, following the alleged repeated rape of a 26-year-old woman with a mental illness. The investigation revealed that four men sexually assaulted the victim on separate occasions, leading to a pregnancy. Following the discovery of the pregnancy, the victim's parents alleged that three other individuals, including a medical professional and a nurse, performed an illegal abortion to suppress the crime. Authorities are currently investigating the source of the abortion pills and whether the accused were involved in a larger illegal medical racket. The case was registered at the Gadag Women Police Station under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Why it matters
The case underscores severe lapses in medical ethics and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals, prompting a wider investigation into potential illegal abortion networks in the region.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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