Three held for revealing sex of foetus in Salem

A doctor, his wife, and a unit subordinate of a backstage infirmary successful Edappadi were arrested connected Monday (September 29, 2025) nighttime for allegedly revealing the enactment of a foetus.

The arrested were identified arsenic Kannan (58), a doctor, Jothi (38), his wife, and Meganathan, a unit member.

The hospital, owned by Kannan, is located connected Vellandivalasu Road successful Edappadi. The Health Department had received accusation that the infirmary was revealing the enactment of foetuses for a interest ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹20,000. To verify the information, officials sent a large pistillate arsenic a decoy patient. After receiving the money, the infirmary unit disclosed the enactment of the foetus.

Following this, a squad led by Deputy Director of Health Services S. Soundammal raided the hospital. On seeing the team, Kannan, Jothi and Meganathan attempted to region the scan machine. However, the squad intercepted and alerted the Edappadi police. The 3 were handed implicit to the police, and a ailment was lodged.

The infirmary was sealed, and the trio was arrested.