The Midwife's Confession: A Fight Against Female Infanticide in Bihar

A new BBC documentary, 'The Midwife's Confession,' captures female infanticide in Bihar, India. Journalist Amitabh Parashar's 30-year filming reveals midwives' confession and social worker Anila Kumari's successful grassroots campaign to save newborn girls. The film follows the rescued children's journey and explores the deep-seated issue of dowry.

A newly released BBC documentary titled 'The Midwife's Confession' highlights the harrowing issue of female infanticide in Bihar, India. Captured by Indian journalist Amitabh Parashar over nearly three decades, the footage sheds light on midwives who were complicit in these killings due to societal pressure and the dowry system.

The film notably features social worker Anila Kumari, whose grassroots campaign transformed the midwives' roles from executioners to saviors. Her efforts led to the rescue of several newborn girls, subsequently placed in NGO care and later adopted. The documentary tracks the journey of one such child, Monica Thatte, who was adopted and returns to Bihar to meet her saviors.

'The Midwife's Confession' aims to raise awareness about female infanticide and promote Anila Kumari's successful intervention. The concluding part of this poignant documentary will be aired in the UK on September 21.

(With inputs from agencies.)