This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/south_asia/7129268.stm

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Doctor sought over illegal scans Doctor sought over illegal scans
(2 days later)
A top Indian gynaecologist has had her licence to practise suspended after a BBC report into female foeticide.A top Indian gynaecologist has had her licence to practise suspended after a BBC report into female foeticide.
Dr Mangala Telang was filmed offering an illegal ultrasound scan, although she denied any wrongdoing.Dr Mangala Telang was filmed offering an illegal ultrasound scan, although she denied any wrongdoing.
Indian health officials have now shut two Delhi clinics run by Dr Telang while they investigate the allegations.Indian health officials have now shut two Delhi clinics run by Dr Telang while they investigate the allegations.
Medically-assisted sex selection is illegal in the UK and in India, where an estimated seven million girls have gone missing over the past 25 years.Medically-assisted sex selection is illegal in the UK and in India, where an estimated seven million girls have gone missing over the past 25 years.
We went to her premises but found the clinic locked - so we sealed it Health official Kal Singh UK Indians 'aborting girls' Britain's unwanted girlsWe went to her premises but found the clinic locked - so we sealed it Health official Kal Singh UK Indians 'aborting girls' Britain's unwanted girls
It is thought most were aborted because they were the wrong sex.It is thought most were aborted because they were the wrong sex.
Getting rid of baby girls is a practice that is so widespread in some parts of India that it has dramatically skewed the ratio of males to females.Getting rid of baby girls is a practice that is so widespread in some parts of India that it has dramatically skewed the ratio of males to females.
Indians often view a girl child as inferior to a boy. A bride's dowry can also cripple a family financially.Indians often view a girl child as inferior to a boy. A bride's dowry can also cripple a family financially.
Court caseCourt case
India's Department of Health has ordered both of Dr Telang's clinics in Delhi to be shut.India's Department of Health has ordered both of Dr Telang's clinics in Delhi to be shut.
Reconstruction: 'Meena' went to India to abort her daughter Full interviewReconstruction: 'Meena' went to India to abort her daughter Full interview
Senior health official Kal Singh told the BBC that Dr Telang's licence had been suspended under the Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques act.Senior health official Kal Singh told the BBC that Dr Telang's licence had been suspended under the Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques act.
"I've instructed officials to file a case in court - which will take one or two days," he said."I've instructed officials to file a case in court - which will take one or two days," he said.
"We went to her premises but found the clinic locked - so we sealed it and gave notice for Dr Telang to report to us within 2-3 days in order to give her explanation."We went to her premises but found the clinic locked - so we sealed it and gave notice for Dr Telang to report to us within 2-3 days in order to give her explanation.
"We will need more evidence, and to examine the records kept in the clinics.""We will need more evidence, and to examine the records kept in the clinics."
The BBC Asian Network investigation was intended to test anecdotal reports that a number of British Indians had travelled to India in order to have selective abortions.The BBC Asian Network investigation was intended to test anecdotal reports that a number of British Indians had travelled to India in order to have selective abortions.
A recent study by researchers at Oxford University suggested that as many as 1,500 girls were "missing" from the birth statistics in England and Wales from 1990 to 2005.A recent study by researchers at Oxford University suggested that as many as 1,500 girls were "missing" from the birth statistics in England and Wales from 1990 to 2005.
The BBC sent a British couple to one of Dr Telang's clinics in Delhi after hearing that her clinic would offer ultrasound scans to determine the sex of a baby.The BBC sent a British couple to one of Dr Telang's clinics in Delhi after hearing that her clinic would offer ultrasound scans to determine the sex of a baby.
It is illegal to offer such scans in India - but the law is regularly floutedIt is illegal to offer such scans in India - but the law is regularly flouted
Scan offeredScan offered
In the BBC film, Dr Telang was caught agreeing to perform the scan to determine whether the woman's unborn child was a boy or a girl - even though a sign in the waiting room clearly said the practice was illegal.In the BBC film, Dr Telang was caught agreeing to perform the scan to determine whether the woman's unborn child was a boy or a girl - even though a sign in the waiting room clearly said the practice was illegal.
FACTS AND FIGURES Female infanticide occurs in 80% of Indian statesWorst-affected states include wealthiest areas927 girls born for every 1,000 boysInfant mortality rate: 60/1,000 Source: UnicefFACTS AND FIGURES Female infanticide occurs in 80% of Indian statesWorst-affected states include wealthiest areas927 girls born for every 1,000 boysInfant mortality rate: 60/1,000 Source: Unicef
She warned the couple not to tell anyone about what they were doing as it was illegal.She warned the couple not to tell anyone about what they were doing as it was illegal.
Dr Telang told the BBC team she could recommend someone to carry out an abortion if the foetus was female.Dr Telang told the BBC team she could recommend someone to carry out an abortion if the foetus was female.
In the ultrasound room, another doctor told the couple the "good" news that it was a boy. Both doctors had broken several laws.In the ultrasound room, another doctor told the couple the "good" news that it was a boy. Both doctors had broken several laws.
When the BBC told the doctors about the evidence, they denied doing anything wrong.When the BBC told the doctors about the evidence, they denied doing anything wrong.
Dr Telang said she was not in the room when the scan was carried out. But she is clearly seen in the room congratulating the couple.Dr Telang said she was not in the room when the scan was carried out. But she is clearly seen in the room congratulating the couple.
The BBC's Damian Grammaticus in Delhi says Dr Telang, one of the capital's best known gynaecologists, has vanished.The BBC's Damian Grammaticus in Delhi says Dr Telang, one of the capital's best known gynaecologists, has vanished.
Despite India's strict laws to prevent female foeticide, prosecutions remain rare, our correspondent says.Despite India's strict laws to prevent female foeticide, prosecutions remain rare, our correspondent says.
Britain's Missing Girls, an Asian Network Report, was broadcast on BBC Asian Network digital radio at 18.30 on Monday 3 December.Britain's Missing Girls, an Asian Network Report, was broadcast on BBC Asian Network digital radio at 18.30 on Monday 3 December.
Have you been affected by this story? Send us your comments using the form below:
Name