Chandigarh, June 25: As many as 16 people of Haryana's Sonipat district have been given cash rewards of Rs one lakh each for giving information about those involved in conducting illegal sex determination tests.
The information by these people led to the arrest of those carrying out illegal sex determination tests in the state, a spokesperson of the Health Department said here on Monday.
"Action is taken against all those found involved in female foeticide through sex determination tests. In total, cash award of Rs 16 lakh has been given to 16 persons in 2017-18," the spokesperson said.
In Sonipat district over 42 raids were conducted under the Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PNDT), Act, the spokesperson added.
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Chennai (PTI): Sanju Samson smashed a 56-ball 115 not out to propel Chennai Super Kings to a formidable 212 for 2 against Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Samson struck four sixes and 15 fours during his blistering knock, stitching key partnerships -- 62 with Ruturaj Gaikwad (15), 113 with Ayush Mhatre (59) and unbroken 37 with Shivam Dube (20).
For DC, skipper Axar Patel (1/39) was the lone wicket-taker.
Brief Scores:
Chennai Super Kings: 212 for 2 in 20 overs (Sanju Samson 115 not out; Axar Patel 1/39).
