In a shocking incident, a couple living in a live-in relationship was booked for allegedly dumping an aborted foetus near a cremation ground in Hisar town. Police have arrested the 29-year-old man in connection with the case.

According to police, the accused told them that he had arranged an abortion for his girlfriend due to fear of social stigma and was on his way to dump the foetus.

The couple, both residents of Niyana village, had been living together in Rishi Nagar locality for the past few years. During this period, the woman became pregnant. Police said that the man, identified as Anil, admitted that they had mutually decided to terminate the pregnancy due to fear of social stigma. He was intercepted by police while he was allegedly trying to dump the foetus in bushes near the cremation ground.

A case has been registered against both of them. The foetus has been sent to the Civil Hospital for further examination and legal formalities.