Andhra Pradesh Kidney Transplant Racket: Govt medical officer among 6 arrested

Published On 2025-11-18 06:45 GMT | Update On 2025-11-18 06:54 GMT

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Madanapalle: A government medical officer was among six individuals arrested in connection with a kidney transplant racket operating at Global Multispecialty Hospitals in Madanapalle in Annamayya district. The arrests follow the tragic death of a 29-year-old woman during an illegal kidney removal procedure.

Medical Dialogues had previously reported that in a shocking incident, a 29-year-old woman passed away during an illegal kidney removal at a hospital in Madanapalle, Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh, exposing a suspected organ trade network across the state. Authorities have sealed the hospital and taken twelve people, including two doctors, into custody in connection with the case.

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According to Deputy Superintendent of Police S. Mahendra, the racket was run by a 15-member team led by the hospital owner and the Annamayya District Coordinator of Health Services (DCHS). Investigators revealed that the gang brought the woman from Boddapalle in Visakhapatnam’s Anandapuram mandal to Madanapalle on November 9 as part of a pre-planned operation. On the same day, her kidneys were illegally removed from her and another individual. While one procedure reportedly succeeded, the woman died following a failed surgery.

Preliminary police investigation revealed that two women from Visakhapatnam were lured for the illegal kidney transplantation at the Global multi-speciality hospital, and two kidney transplants exercises were carried out by a team of "on-hire" expert doctors, who came from Bengaluru, reports TOI.

Annamayya district SP Dheeraj Kanubilli confirmed that four dedicated police teams are conducting thorough investigations into the racket across Goa, Karnataka, and Telangana.

Six individuals have been arrested, including the hospital owner, managers of dialysis centres at government hospitals, and key agents involved in coordinating the illegal operations.

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“The Bengaluru-based doctor involved in the procedure will be arrested soon,” the Deputy SP said, adding that eight more accused were yet to be arrested. The investigation would be expedited based on technical and material evidence, Mr. Mahendra said, reports the Hindu.

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Rumela De Sarkar

With a keen interest in storytelling and a dedication to uncovering facts, Rumela De Sarkar joined Medical Dialogues as a Correspondent in 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of North Bengal. Rumela covers a wide range of healthcare topics, including medical news, policy updates, and developments related to doctors, hospitals, and medical education

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Andhra Pradesh Kidney Transplant Racket: Govt medical officer among 6 arrested

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