Man held for running illegal abortion clinic in Badshahpur
A man has been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly conducting illegal abortions at an unauthorised clinic. The suspect, Ramendra Nath Biswas, was caught accepting money from a decoy patient seeking an abortion. His clinic was sealed after a raid by health department officials, and an FIR was registered against him under relevant sections of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, National Medical Commission (NMC) Act and Section 336 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Gurugram: A 45-year-old man was arrested on Friday for allegedly conducting illegal abortions at an unauthorised clinic at Badshahpur in Gurugram, police said on Saturday.
Man held for running illegal abortion clinic in Badshahpur
The suspect, identified as Ramendra Nath Biswas , was arrested after he accepted money from a decoy patient who sought to terminate her pregnancy, and his clinic was sealed after a raid by health department officials, said police officers.
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According to investigators, health department officials received a tip-off about the activities of the suspect after which they sent a pregnant woman, as a decoy patient to the doctor to terminate her pregnancy.
Dr Harish Kumar, medical officer of Civil hospital, said that once the decoy patient met the suspect, the latter gave her the (medical termination of pregnancy) MTP kit to abort her pregnancy. Later, the suspect was arrested .
“Serial numbers of the recovered currency notes from the suspect were matched with the currency notes given to the decoy patient”, said Dr Kumar.
On Dr Kumar’s complaint, an FIR was registered against the suspect under relevant sections of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, National Medical Commission (NMC) Act and Section 336 (acting rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or personal safety of others) and 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Badshahpur police station on Friday night, said police.
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According to Dr Virender Yadav, chief medical officer (CMO), Gurugram, the suspect was only a 12th pass, had no expertise in the medical field and his Raj Laxmi Clinic was not registered under the MTP Act.
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According to Dr Virender Yadav, chief medical officer (CMO), Gurugram, the suspect was only a 12th pass, had no expertise in the medical field and his Raj Laxmi Clinic was not registered under the MTP Act.
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Preet Pal Sangwan, assistant commissioner of police (crime), said the suspect was produced before a court on Saturday and was sent to 14 days of judicial custody. Statements of some of his patients who visited him in the past and a few of his neighbours were also being recorded, he added.
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest.
Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents.
Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure.
Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing.
Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity.
Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations.
Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling.
A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.
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