KHUJAND. June 2. “Asia-Plus” — In north Tajikistan former head of the gynecology department of the regional clinical hospital reported involved in newborn baby trade, investigators of a criminal case which was launched against former gynecologist last February reported.
As it has become clear during the investigation of the criminal case launched against former head of the gynecology department of Sughd regional clinical hospital Rano Tursunova under article 319 part 2 (bribery) and article 316 part 2 (abuse of power) of the Criminal Code of Tajikistan, the arrested doctor was also involved in newborn baby trade, the Department of Interior for Sughd district told the AP.
“According to the investigation, on February 8 this year Tursunova had artificially interrupted pregnancy of a 30-year-old resident of Asht region B.N. and told her that she gave birth to a dead baby boy. The same day Tursunova handed a newborn baby to a 35-year-old resident of Khujand Zebo Ishonhujaeva. The latter agreed to pay money as soon as the newborn baby reaches 40 days, but baby boy died the same night from exposure.”
“Former head of the gynecology department is now facing accusations under article 167 part 3 (newborn baby trade) of the Criminal Code of Tajikistan. The investigation is under way,” the source reported.
