Woman Fakes Pregnancy To Avail Govt Benefits In Malkangiri

Malkangiri: A woman faked her pregnancy for several months in order to avail govt benefits. The incident, which has been reported from Birenpalli village under Mathili block in Malkangiri district, came to the fore on Monday.

The woman has been identified as Kaushalya Bhuyan.

According to reports, the matter came to the fore during a health check-up. Kaushalya faked her pregnancy and alleged that her baby was stolen from the hospital.

Reportedly, she used to visit the ANM worker every month and avail all the items supplied by the government under its welfare scheme meant for pregnant women. However, she got exposed when she was admitted to the hospital for childbirth on Monday. Later, she confessed to her drama when the hospital authorities handed her over to the police.

Meanwhile, the Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) said an investigation into the matter will be carried out and necessary action will be taken.