Police informed on June 23 that the remains of seven fetuses were found in a canister on the outskirts of Moodalgi village in Belagavi district of Karnataka.
After which the state health department has ordered an inquiry into the incident.
Local residents found the fetus near the bus stop of Mudalgi town in Belagavi district and informed the police. After getting the information, the police went to the spot and inspected it.
Dr. Mahesh Koni, District Health and Family Welfare Officer told the media persons.
He further added, “The identified embryos were stored in a hospital and then brought to the District Functional Science Center for testing.”
A case has been registered with the police in this regard. Further investigation is being done.
(with inputs from ANI)