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The Hindu
6 days ago
- The Hindu
Telangana CID arrests two more in inter-State kidney racket
The Telangana Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested two more persons in connection with the inter-State human organ trafficking racket that operated under the guise of legitimate organ donation and transplantation, at a private hospital in Hyderabad. The arrest brings the total number of accused persons held in the case to 19. One of the accused, identified as Pamulapati Pavan Kumar alias Leon, a resident of Tadepalligudem in Andhra Pradesh, was taken into custody from L.B. Nagar. The other, Pradeep Kumar Gupta alias Pradeep Agarwal, a resident of Gurugram, was arrested from Chandigarh. According to CID officials, Pavan Kumar is the prime accused in the trafficking operation, who along with Dr. Rajashekar and Dr. Avinash, arranged donors and recepients for kidney transplantation surgeries at Alakananda, Janani and Aruna hospitals. Pavan Kumar had established a network of brokers across States — in Tamil Nadu, to scout for impoverished and vulnerable kidney donors, and in Bengaluru, Karnataka and Haryana, to find wealthy recipients. For each illegal surgery, he allegedly charged between ₹10-₹15 lakh as commission, and used the proceeds to purchase luxury cars and afford his trips to invest money in casinos in Sri Lanka. Pradeep Gupta, on the other hand, played a key role in sourcing patients willing to pay large sums for illegal kidney transplants. He facilitated transplants for at least 10 patients from Delhi, Gujarat and Maharashtra. He earned ₹10 lakh for each transplant he helped coordinate, acting as a middleman between recipients and Kumar. The case initially came to light following a complaint by the Deputy District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) of Rangareddy district regarding irregularities at Alakananda Multi-Specialty Hospital. It was registered at Saroornagar police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994, before being transferred to CID in April for further investigation. Further investigation is under way.
News18
21-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Important matters listed in Supreme Court on Monday
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Important matters listed in the Supreme Court on Monday, July 21: * SC to hear suo motu case over the issue of probe agencies summoning lawyers who offer legal opinions or represent parties during investigation of cases. * SC to hear suo motu case relating to allotment of land for Bombay HC's new building complex in Mumbai. * SC to hear plea related to acid attack survivors, including concerning payment of compensation. * SC to hear plea concerning Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. * SC to hear petition to declare that consumers have a 'right to know' about quality of products besides details of distributor and sellers so as to seek redressal against unfair restrictive trade practices. PTI ABA RHL Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Centre seeks info from Raj govt on organ transplants
Jaipur: The Centre has asked the Rajasthan govt to provide detailed information on the state's organ transplant infrastructure and practices. This includes data on govt and private hospitals equipped to perform multi-organ transplants such as liver, kidney, heart, lungs, and pancreas. The state has also been asked to outline efforts to raise public awareness, whether financial aid is provided to donors or recipients, and if families of brain-dead patients are informed about the option of organ donation . On July 5, Punya Salila Srivastava, secretary, Ministry of Health, reminded the state that the required details—first requested on May 6—are still awaited. The Centre has asked Rajasthan to furnish a complete response by July 7, 2025, as the information must be submitted to the Supreme Court before July 18. The data is linked to a pending case, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation vs Union of India & Others, concerning organ donation and transplantation in India. The state has also been asked whether it has adopted the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. In addition, the Centre is seeking statistics on the percentage of transplants from cadaver versus live donors, and data on gender disparity—male vs. female donors and recipients—and steps being taken to address such imbalances. Govt must detail organ allocation process and list hospitals with transplant infrastructure, equipment, and trained personnel. TNN
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- The Hindu
Telangana CID nabs another accused in inter-State kidney trafficking racket
The Telangana Crime Investigation Department (CID) has apprehended another accused in the inter-State human organ trafficking racket, that operated under the guise of legitimate organ donation and transplantation, at a private hospital in Hyderabad. Previously, 16 persons had been arrested in connection with the case. On July 1, CID officers from the Sangareddy unit arrested another suspect, identified as Kondagoni Murali Krishna, a resident of Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh. He was picked up by a special team in his hometown, and a BMW car was seized from his possession. Murali Krishna was brought to Hyderabad and produced before the magistrate the following day. According to investigators, the accused targeted vulnerable and financially poor individuals from Tamil Nadu, enticing them with false promises of employment. The victims were then trafficked to Hyderabad, where illegal kidney transplants were carried out with the help of accomplices, including individuals identified as Pradeep from Bengaluru, Pavan, and his associates. For each transplant, the accused is believed to have earned a commission of ₹10 lakh, out of which only ₹4 to ₹5 lakh was paid to the donor. The case came to light following a complaint from the Deputy District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) of Rangareddy district regarding illegal activities at Alakananda Multi Speciality Hospital, Kothapet, under the limits of Saroornagar Police Station. A case was registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. The case was later transferred to the CID on April 24 for further investigation. CID officials say more arrests may follow as the investigation expands across State borders.
New Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Telangana HC clears woman to donate liver to father without husband's consent
HYDERABAD: In a significant ruling, Justice K Sarath of the Telangana High Court on Monday directed a private hospital not to insist on spousal consent for an organ transplant procedure, clearing the way for a woman to donate a portion of her liver to her ailing father. The court was hearing a writ petition filed by the woman, who expressed her willingness to donate part of her liver. However, the hospital had refused to proceed without prior consent from her husband, despite the couple being estranged. The petitioner argued that her husband was deliberately withholding consent due to ongoing marital discord, putting her father's life at risk. Senior counsel Prabhaker Sripada, appearing for the petitioner, argued that there was no legal requirement under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act to obtain spousal consent for such a donation. He contended that the hospital's insistence was arbitrary and lacked legal backing. Justice Sarath agreed with the petitioner's arguments and issued an interim order suspending the hospital's demand for the husband's consent.
