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Pune Police Arrest Key Aide in Illegal Prenatal Sex Determination and Foeticide Racket

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Pune Police Arrest Key Aide in Illegal Prenatal Sex Determination and Foeticide Racket

Analysed 20 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Pune, India·Crime
Pune Police Arrest Key Aide in Illegal Prenatal Sex Determination and Foeticide RacketPreviousNext

Pune Rural Police arrested Sadichha Dilip Shinde, a 23-year-old key aide in an illegal prenatal sex determination and female foeticide racket linked to Dr. Sangita Gaikwad. Shinde allegedly coordinated pregnant women, managed financial transactions, and assisted in sex determination using portable sonography at locations in Shindavane and Sitai Hake Nagar. Female fetuses were reportedly aborted at Parth Hospital in Kedgaon. Investigations under the PCPNDT Act, BNS, and MTP Act continue, with further arrests expected.

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):

  • hindustantimes— 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 20 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 present a law enforcement perspective focusing on police actions and legal provisions without political commentary. Both sources emphasize the investigation and arrests, reflecting a neutral stance centered on criminal justice processes. There is no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints, maintaining a factual report on the case.

Sentiment — Negative (30/100)

The tone across the articles is serious and factual, highlighting the gravity of the illegal activities and police efforts. Coverage is predominantly neutral, focusing on the investigation details and legal context without emotional language or sensationalism. The sentiment reflects concern over the crime while maintaining professional objectivity.

How 2 sources covered this story

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

Reviewed byDushyant Deshmukh· Investigative Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
hindustantimesKey aide in alleged sex determination racket arrestedCenterNegative
freepressjournalPune Rural Police Arrest Key Aide In Illegal Sex Determination Foeticide RacketCenterNegative

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 20 Jun, 08:52 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    freepressjournal20 Jun, 08:52 am
    Pune Rural Police Arrest Key Aide In Illegal Sex Determination Foeticide Racket
  2. 2
    hindustantimes20 Jun, 09:58 pm
    Key aide in alleged sex determination racket arrested

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.

  • financial irregularity

    This story involves alleged financial misconduct — unexplained transactions, procurement irregularities, or misuse of public/shareholder funds.

  • public safety issue

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

  • rights violation

    This story involves alleged violations of constitutional or human rights — freedom of expression, due process, custodial rights, minority rights.

  • sexual misconduct

    This story involves allegations of sexual harassment, assault, or exploitation.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Enforcement
Pune Rural PoliceSpecial Investigation TeamYavat Police

Story context

Category
Crime
Location
Pune, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
20 Jun 2026
Key entities
RacketeeringPuneSex-selective abortionPrenatal developmentFetusKedgaon, Pune districtPre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994Medical ultrasoundAbortionPregnancyFoeticideRaju Gaikwad