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Mumbai Police Book Five in Alleged Attempt to Sell Newborn for Rs 5 Lakh

An activist’s tip led officers to a Govandi nursing home where the delivering doctor is accused of practicing beyond his authority.

Overview

  • A 21-year-old unmarried woman had a premature delivery at a nursing home in the Shivaji Nagar–Govandi area, police said.
  • Activist Binu Varghese alerted Deonar police, prompting a team led by assistant inspector Kailas Sonawane to reach the facility and begin a probe.
  • Those booked include clinic owner Dr Kayamuddin Khan, staffer Anita Popat Sawant, the infant’s mother, agent Shama, and Darshana, who allegedly sought to buy the child.
  • Police said the doctor is a BUMS practitioner without authorization to perform such procedures and alleged the clinic previously carried out illegal abortions.
  • Investigators suspect more staff may be involved and stated that further inquiry is underway.