Ayodhya rape survivor undergoes abortion, sample sent for DNA test

THE 12-week pregnancy of minor rape survivor of Ayodhya was terminated at Queen Mary hospital in Lucknow on Tuesday.

- NAMITA BAJPAI

The survivor underwent the abortion with the consent of her family members and the sample of the foetus was taken for DNA test.

As per sources, the foetus samples were handed over to the investigating officer of the rape case and the minor was said to be stable. "We are prepared to conduct DNA tests to strengthen the case against the accused," a senior police officer said. However, the KGMU authorities chose to keep mum over the issue.