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Chittoor Police Arrest Six in Illegal Foetal Sex Determination Racket Across States

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Chittoor Police Arrest Six in Illegal Foetal Sex Determination Racket Across States

Reviewed byDushyant Deshmukh· Investigative Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
Analysed 1 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Bangarupalem mandal, India·Crime
Chittoor Police Arrest Six in Illegal Foetal Sex Determination Racket Across StatesPreviousNext

Chittoor police uncovered an illegal foetal sex determination racket operating in Bangarupalem mandal, arresting six suspects involved in conducting unlawful prenatal gender tests on pregnant women from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telangana. The operation included raids at an under-construction house where an advanced ultrasound machine was seized. Authorities identified 14 victims and recorded their statements. Investigations continue, with some key suspects initially absconding but later apprehended, and efforts ongoing to dismantle the network violating the PC-PNDT Act.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (30/100). Lens Score 44/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • thehindu— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • thehindu— balanced framing, negative sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
30%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 1 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily present official law enforcement perspectives, focusing on police actions and legal violations without political commentary. The coverage centers on crime and regulatory enforcement, reflecting a neutral stance without partisan framing or political viewpoints.

Sentiment — Negative (30/100)

The tone across the articles is factual and neutral, emphasizing the police investigation and arrests without emotional language. The coverage highlights law enforcement efforts and legal breaches, maintaining an objective and informative approach without positive or negative sentiment bias.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thehinduTwo more arrested in foetal sex determination racket in ChittoorCenterNegative
thehinduInter-State foetal sex determination racket busted in Chittoor; four arrestedCenterNegative

Coverage timeline

thehindu broke this story on 31 May, 03:12 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    thehindu31 May, 03:12 pm
    Inter-State foetal sex determination racket busted in Chittoor; four arrested
  2. 2
    thehindu1 Jun, 02:23 pm
    Two more arrested in foetal sex determination racket in Chittoor

Lens Score breakdown

44/100
Public interest32/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Chittoor District PoliceHealth Department
Enforcement
Chittoor District PoliceChittoor PoliceBangarupalem Police

Story context

Category
Crime
Location
Bangarupalem mandal, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
1 Jun 2026
Key entities
Bangarupalem mandalVillageTelanganaIndian rupeeKarnatakaTamil NaduChittoor, Andhra PradeshFetusAuto rickshawChittoor districtSuperintendent of police (India)Tehsil