Doctor arrested for illegal abortions

Manama : A female Asian doctor, who reportedly was undertaking illegal abortions, was arrested the other day.
The arrest was made by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science with the help of the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA), the reports said.
The police launched investigation on a tip-off from the Directorate before the arrest was made.
Large quantities of pills and injections used for the abortions and various currencies were seized from the doctor, said reports.
According to the Directorate, legal proceedings will be initiated before the woman will be handed over for public prosecution.