Authorities in Haryana have seized 1,787 Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) kits during surprise inspections conducted across the state last week. The crackdown is part of an intensified effort to combat illegal abortion practices under the ‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’ campaign, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

Key highlights

State-wide raids and legal action

• Raids were carried out across 14 districts between May 20 and 26.

• Six FIRs were registered against violators; three shops sealed for unauthorized sales.

• The number of wholesalers selling MTP kits reduced from 32 to 6 within a month.

Enforcement against overcharging and licensing violations

• Three cases of overpricing of MTP kits were detected.

• Two firms issued notices under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.

Government accountability measures

• Additional Chief Secretary Sudhir Rajpal directed cancellation of licences for doctors involved in illegal abortions.

• Weekly review meetings mandated: Senior Medical Officers (SMOs) to meet on Tuesdays and Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) on Wednesdays.

• 686 sub-registrars placed under the jurisdiction of 122 Community Health Centres to enhance monitoring.

Surveillance of IVF centres

• Officials to revalidate registration data of IVF centres and monitor for malpractices.

• Strict compliance with norms to be enforced; violators to face stringent action.

The crackdown marks a significant step in Haryana's campaign to curb illegal abortions and improve the sex ratio. With enforcement intensifying at all levels—from shops to IVF centres—the government aims to ensure legal and ethical adherence in reproductive healthcare practices across the state.