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Pune Police Arrest Multiple Individuals in Illegal Foetal Sex Determination Racket

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Pune Police Arrest Multiple Individuals in Illegal Foetal Sex Determination Racket

Reviewed byDushyant Deshmukh· Investigative Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
Analysed 3 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Daund, India·Crime
Pune Police Arrest Multiple Individuals in Illegal Foetal Sex Determination RacketPreviousNext

Pune Rural Police have uncovered an illegal foetal sex determination racket involving over 500 tests across Pune district. The investigation began after Dr. Sachin Vitthal Gujar received a video showing a man conducting unauthorized sonography at residences in Daund taluka. Police arrested the prime accused, Annasaheb Giri, and four others, while several doctors linked to hospitals are under scrutiny. Equipment used in the tests was seized, and investigations continue under the PCPNDT Act and relevant legal provisions.

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 48/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • freepressjournal— 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 3 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 factual reporting on a law enforcement action without evident political framing. They include official statements from police and medical authorities, focusing on legal and procedural aspects. The coverage reflects a law-and-order perspective, with no partisan viewpoints or political commentary, maintaining neutrality across sources.

Sentiment — Negative (30/100)

The tone across the articles is predominantly neutral and factual, emphasizing the seriousness of the illegal activity and the ongoing investigation. There is no emotional language or sensationalism; instead, the coverage focuses on the procedural developments and official responses, resulting in a balanced and informative sentiment.

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
freepressjournalIllegal Foetal Sex-Determination Racket Busted In Pune Rural; Five Booked, 12-15 Doctors Under ScrutinyCenterNegative
freepressjournalPune VIDEO: Man Held For Conducting Over 500 Illegal Sex Determination Tests In DaundCenterNegative

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 3 Jun, 11:09 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    freepressjournal3 Jun, 11:09 am
    Pune VIDEO: Man Held For Conducting Over 500 Illegal Sex Determination Tests In Daund
  2. 2
    freepressjournal3 Jun, 03:07 pm
    Illegal Foetal Sex-Determination Racket Busted In Pune Rural; Five Booked, 12-15 Doctors Under Scrutiny

Lens Score breakdown

48/100
Public interest32/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Accountability flags

TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

  • public safety issue

    This story involves a risk to public safety — infrastructure failure, regulatory lapse, hazardous conditions, or emergency mishandling.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Pune Rural Superintendent of PoliceSub-District Hospital, DaundYavat PolicePune Rural PoliceYawat Police Station
Enforcement
Pune Rural PoliceYavat Police StationYavat Police

Story context

Category
Crime
Location
Daund, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
3 Jun 2026
Key entities
PuneDaund talukaVithobaFetusKedgaon, Pune districtIndian rupeeModus operandiDaundPre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994Medical ultrasoundSurgeonPrenatal development