Youth has vasectomy to raise drugs cash
Posted by Mike Malone | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 30-06-2010-05-2008
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This story is from India. It’s long been the policy of the Indian government to promote uptake of vasectomy, and various incentives have been offered over the years. Sometimes to individuals to undergo vasectomy, and sometimes to third parties to recruit men for vasectomy.
The basis of the story is that A 20-year-old unmarried youth underwent vasectomy operation for some money. The father of the youth later approached the police, claiming that his son had been ‘forced into vasectomy’ by his friends, and claimed that the youth is mentally ill. Investigation revealed that he is a drug addict.
The youth underwent vasectomy in October, prompted by the Health Departments incentive of 1,000 Rupees (about US $22) each to men who underwent vasectomy. He registered as a 33-year-old married man with two children. He also stated that he was undergoing this operation with his wife’s consent.
The enquiry has been handed to District Family Planning Officer Dr Manorama Awasthy. Health authorities assert that their department is not at fault. The department seeks no documents such as marriage certificate and only the wife’s consent is needed, said an official. The role of the medical health worker who acted as a motivator in bringing the man to the camp is also under cloud. Sources say Dr Manorama will look into this aspect too.
The update posted on december 27 says that the case is now closed as the family knew their son was a drug addict and have refused to lodge a complaint with the police.
