The Jind Maha Khap Panchayat has admitted that female foeticide is a condemnable crime. The Panchayat said that female foeticide equals murder and should be a punishable offence. The issue of female foeticide was taken up by 200 Khaps from across North India. The Khap Panchayats from Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh participated in an awareness session of sorts. Panchayat representatives were holding awareness discussions on female foeticide, dowry and honour killings. Women in villages across North India had reportedly given a call for a discussion over female foeticide to try and build a consensus over what should be the Khaps’ respective stands. Organisers said that the opinion had always been divided, thus they were having this Maha Panchayat for clarity. Women’s issues and women were also allowed to speak to convey their point of view.
Female Foeticide Crime Equal To Murder: Jind Maha Khap Panchayat
The Jind Maha Khap Panchayat has admitted that female foeticide is a condemnable crime. The Panchayat said that female foeticide equals murder and should be a punishable offence.
