Surgeon accused of sterilization deaths arrested . Officials in the state launch probe after doctor used bicycle pump on patients . The doctor used pump to inflate abdomens of women ahead of the procedure . Practice in India 's government - run abortion clinics have been criticized . Last month , 12 women died in Chhattisgarh state after undergoing the procedure .
Officials in the state launch probe after doctor used bicycle pump on patients . The doctor used pump to inflate abdomens of women ahead of the procedure . Practice in India 's government - run abortion clinics have been criticized . Last month , 12 women died in Chhattisgarh state after undergoing the procedure .