Dowry cited as reason for female infanticide

CHENNAI, June 9: Dowry has been cited as the main reason for villagers resorting to female infanticide, according to Tamil Nadu Commissioner...

• June 10, 1998 12:00 AM IST
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CHENNAI, June 9: Dowry has been cited as the main reason for villagers resorting to female infanticide, according to Tamil Nadu Commissioner for maternal, child health and welfare, Sheila Rani Chungath.

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