NCPCR officer’s statement on two-finger test false: Ma Subramanian
Denying the statement by a member of the team sent by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) to investigate the alleged case of two-finger test in Chidambaram, Health Minister Subramanian said the official was abusing the power of office by making false statements.
He said that the NCPCR was still investigating the matter, and that an ultrasound scan was done by the officials of the State Health Department as soon as the child was admitted.
Speaking to media-persons during an inspection of the manufacturing system of Indian medicines at IMPCOPS head office, Subramanian explained, “The health department stated that the two-finger test was not done. Doctors have also clarified to the investigating officers that the medical treatment and tests were all carried out as per the government guidelines.”