Mandya, June 6 -- Authorities in Mandya district have registered 45 FIRs against ultrasound scanning centres following a large-scale inspection drive launched in the wake of several child pregnancy cases that recently came to light.

The action comes after Lokayukta police conducted raids on two private diagnostic centres in KR Pet taluk on April 18 over allegations that scans had been conducted on 31 pregnant minors. The development raised serious concerns about compliance with laws designed to protect children and prevent illegal prenatal practices.

Under existing legal provisions, hospitals and scanning centres are required to immediately inform the local police and competent authorities whenever a pregnant girl below the age of 18 un...