In a bizarre incident, a woman labourer faked pregnancy for several months and turned up at a government hospital in Birenpalli village under Mathili block in Malkangiri district, came to the fore on Monday.
The woman has been identified as Kaushalya Bhuyan, she alleged her baby was stolen from the hospital after her false claim of being pregnant come to the fore during a health check-up.
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.
What is more surprising is that the woman was found to have undergone family planning surgery in 2017.
Meanwhile, the Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) said an investigation into the matter will be carried out and necessary action will be taken.
