The matter will now be heard on Tuesday, as investigators said the probe has reached a crucial stage.
Medical Dialogues had previously reported that a fake doctor from Solapur had been arrested in connection with an international kidney trafficking racket that allegedly sent poor villagers from Maharashtra to Cambodia for illegal kidney removal.
Investigators have booked the accused along with the managing director of a private hospital in Trichy, under Sections 18 and 19 of the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. These provisions deal with illegal removal of organs and commercial transactions involving human organs, reports Med Bound. According to the news reports, the accused, a Delhi-based doctor, had earlier been granted interim bail in connection with the kidney transplant case, in line with a transit remand order issued by a Delhi court.
A hearing on the continuation of his interim bail was scheduled before the Chandrapur sessions court on Monday. But as his counsel failed to appear, the court adjourned proceedings. Police added that SIT is preparing to place crucial evidence before the court against the doctor at the next hearing, reports TOI.
The racket came to light following the ordeal of a marginal farmer from Minthur village in Nagbhid taluka of Chandrapur district. Burdened by debt, the farmer allegedly sold one of his kidneys after falling prey to illegal moneylenders. Investigators said a loan of around Rs 1 lakh ballooned to nearly Rs 74 lakh due to exorbitant interest rates. Despite selling land, vehicles, and household assets, he was unable to repay the amount, leading to his extreme decision.
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The accused had also failed to appear before the Chandrapur Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court on January 2, despite clear directions issued while granting him interim bail. On that occasion, only his lawyer appeared and sought additional time, following which the court granted a one-day extension and directed Chandrapur police to submit their response.
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