Sex ratio in Haryana improves compared to last year; Details Inside
Make Reverse Tracking of Abortion cases more effective, directs ACS Sudhir Rajpal
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, November 4, 2025- Haryana Additional Chief Secretary, Health Department, Sudhir Rajpal has directed officers of the Special Task Force to make reverse tracking in abortion cases more effective so that strict action can be taken against those involved in illegal abortions.
He expressed satisfaction over the improvement in sex ratio from 905 to 913 as of October 31, 2025, compared to the previous year, he encouraged officers to make further progress in this direction.
Sudhir Rajpal was presiding over a meeting of the Special Task Force constituted to curb illegal abortions. Dr. Kuldeep Singh, Dr. Virender Dahiya, and other members of the task force were present.
The Additional Chief Secretary said that FIRs must be registered against those involved in illegal abortions during reverse tracking, and sufficient evidence should be gathered to ensure the culprits are convicted.
He further directed that if a case gets dismissed in a lower court, the Civil Surgeon should file an appeal in a higher court to ensure that the guilty do not escape punishment. He directed the legal officer to monitor these cases and ensure no laxity is observed.
Sh. Rajpal also directed strict measures to curb the illegal sale of MTP kits, stating that collective efforts are needed to further improve the state’s sex ratio.
He clearly stated that BAMS doctors are not allowed to perform abortions through MTP procedures, and if any doctor is found involved, their registration will be cancelled. If they are found guilty again in such cases after their registration has been cancelled, an FIR should be filed against them.