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Yet, not all stories end with hope. Amitabh Parashar's reporting journey took him into the very heart of darkness—the midwives themselves. These women, tasked with bringing life into the world, were also complicit in an unthinkable act: the systematic eradication of baby girls. Dharmi Devi, a midwife, chillingly confessed: “At least 15 to 20 [babies killed].”
In harrowing confessions, other midwives, like Hakiya and Rani, spoke of receiving salt, urea, or even the very act of strangling innocent girls on their families' orders. They were often advised by families desperate to avoid dowry demands that would burden them for years to come. These confessions shattered the silence surrounding these heinous crimes, revealing a systemic issue driven by societal pressure and economic despair.