Morena district
Former Peon Arrested for Conducting Illegal Fetal Sex Determination Tests in Morena
Oct 18, 2025 03:28 pm CST
A 30-year-old former peon posing as a doctor was caught red-handed conducting illegal fetal sex determination tests in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, a district known for its low sex ratio. The suspect operated a network across multiple states, charging Rs 2,000-4,000 per test and offering pregnancy terminations when female fetuses were detected.
17-Year-Old Shot Dead in Suspected Honor Killing Case in Madhya Pradesh: Body Dumped in River
Sep 29, 2025 12:10 pm CST
A 17-year-old student named Divya Sikarwar was allegedly murdered in a suspected honor killing in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district after maintaining a friendship with a boy from a different caste. Her father allegedly disposed of her body in the Kunwari river, while providing contradictory explanations about her death. The case highlights ongoing caste-based violence in the Chambal-Gwalior region.