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Discarded Bodies of Female Babies Discovered in India
For at least the third time this year, a mass grave with bodies of unwanted female babies has been uncovered in India. Officials in the Nayagarh district are currently investigating the discovery of plastic bags containing the bones and skulls of at least 37 tiny babies in a dry well near the Krishna abortion clinic, according to the London Times.
"Prima facie [evidence] seems to indicate female feticide but we can't be sure until forensic examinations are conducted," B.K. Sharma, inspector-general of police in the state of Orissa, told Reuters. Police suspect the babies were killed in illegal ...