Hyderabad: Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha has directed officials to hand over the investigation of a kidney racket to the CID, emphasizing the government’s serious stance on the matter. The minister ordered a full investigation to bring all involved to justice and ensure strict legal action to deter future offenses.
Police have arrested eight individuals, including Alakananda Hospital Chairman Sumanth, linked to illegal kidney transplants conducted at the hospital over the past six months. Each surgery reportedly cost ₹50 lakh. The hospital has been sealed, and further investigations are underway.
Two donors and two recipients from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are receiving treatment at Gandhi Hospital.
TG government orders CID probe into kidney racket; Alakananda hospital seized
Health Minister orders CID probe into illegal kidney racket; 8 arrested, hospital sealed, investigation underway.
