In a major breakthrough, Hyderabad Police have arrested nine individuals involved in an illegal kidney transplantation racket operating out of a private hospital in the city. The arrests come after a thorough investigation revealed that the gang had been illegally trafficking kidneys, facilitating transplants without proper medical procedures, and exploiting vulnerable donors.
The Kidney Racket Uncovered
The racket came to light following a tip-off to the police, which led to a series of raids at the private hospital in question. Authorities discovered that the hospital was involved in unauthorized kidney transplants, where patients in need of kidneys were provided with organs sourced from willing donors, often under coercion or financial inducement.
The accused included doctors, hospital staff, middlemen, and individuals acting as brokers to facilitate the illegal transplants. Investigators revealed that these operations bypassed legal frameworks, without proper consent, medical assessments, or compliance with the necessary organ transplantation regulations.
How the Racket Operated
The racket targeted individuals desperate for kidney transplants, offering them the promise of a quick solution to their health problems. In exchange for substantial amounts of money, kidney donors were procured, often from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. These individuals were reportedly misled into believing they were participating in legal procedures, with some coerced into donating under false pretenses.
The police’s investigation revealed that the accused had been operating for several months, conducting multiple illegal surgeries. They also identified a network of middlemen who sourced donors, handled the logistics, and facilitated the illegal procedures in the private hospital.
Police Action and Arrests
Following a series of coordinated raids, the police apprehended nine individuals, including the hospital’s medical director, surgeons, administrative staff, and the brokers who were facilitating the racket. The hospital has since been sealed, and the authorities are working to identify other individuals who may be involved in the scam.
The arrested individuals have been charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including those related to human trafficking, cheating, and causing harm by unauthorized medical procedures. The police are also investigating whether other hospitals may be linked to the network.