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“It’s a girl.” The three words struck terror in Jaya Sable’s heart when she gave birth 10 years ago. That’s because her husband and his family badly wanted a boy. They didn’t even visit her in hospital. Instead, Jaya was punished when she came home for not bearing a son. Her husband and in-laws beat and harassed her for months. Finally, they attacked Jaya with acid, partially disfiguring her face. They even managed to have Jaya legally declared dead by procuring a fake death certificate. 

Source: https://www.dw.com/en/doctor-fights-female-feticide-by-delivering-baby-girls-for-free/a-38023982