Hyderabad – In a significant development, Andhra Pradesh’s Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has announced an investigation into allegations of a racket promoting circumcision among non-Muslim boys within the state. The revelation was made in response to a letter from former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director M. Nageswara Rao, who alleged that several medical practitioners in Andhra Pradesh have been influenced to promote circumcision as a beneficial medical practice, even among non-Muslim boys.
The allegations, detailed by Mr. Rao on the online platform X, claim that this practice may be widespread within certain medical circles in the state. The Health Minister, who is the sole representative of the BJP in Andhra Pradesh’s cabinet, responded swiftly to these claims, expressing his department’s intention to look into the matter.
The investigation comes as a response to concerns raised by Mr. Rao, who pointed out that circumcision is predominantly associated with certain religious communities and should not be promoted among those who do not practice this tradition. The allegations have sparked debate and concern within the medical community, with many expressing the need for transparency and ethical practices in routine medical procedures.
As the investigation progresses, it remains to be seen whether these allegations will lead to changes in medical practices within Andhra Pradesh and beyond.
