Category: Criminal cases

In a disturbing incident from Bengaluru, the head of a private multi-specialty hospital has been booked by police for allegedly sexually harassing a 29-year-old female employee. The case has raised serious concerns about workplace safety and conduct within healthcare institutions.

Employee Alleges Repeated Inappropriate Behaviour

According to a senior police officer, the complainant had been working as an accountant at the hospital since July 2025. In her complaint, she alleged that the doctor repeatedly made inappropriate remarks about her appearance during office hours.

She further claimed that he would stare at her while she was in uniform and make comments about her attire despite her objections.

Harassment Continued Despite Warnings

The woman stated that she had repeatedly warned the accused to stop such behaviour, but the alleged harassment continued. She also accused the doctor of sending objectionable messages on WhatsApp and making inappropriate remarks over phone calls.

The complainant alleged that the misconduct extended beyond the workplace, adding to her distress.

Incident Escalated at Home

According to the complaint, the situation worsened when her husband overheard one of the phone conversations, leading to a domestic dispute and emotional distress. Following repeated incidents, the woman resigned from her job.

Police Register Case, Accused Out of Station

Based on her complaint, a case has been registered at the HSR Layout Police Station. Police officials confirmed that the accused doctor is currently out of station.

“Once he returns, we will initiate legal action,” a police officer said, as per reports.

Rising Concerns Over Workplace Safety

The incident has once again highlighted concerns regarding sexual harassment in healthcare workplaces and the need for stricter enforcement of safety and grievance redressal mechanisms.

In a separate but similar case reported earlier, a senior Ayurvedic doctor at a district medical college hospital in Korba was accused of molesting a trainee doctor under the pretext of examination, following which police initiated an investigation.

Authorities are expected to proceed with further action in the Bengaluru case as the investigation unfolds.

A massive illegal kidney transplant racket has been unearthed in Uttar Pradesh, exposing a highly organised interstate network involving doctors, hospital administrators, agents, and technicians. Investigators revealed that more than 50 illegal kidney transplants were allegedly carried out across nine private hospitals in four cities, with patients charged anywhere between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 2.5 crore per procedure.

Complaint by Bihar Donor Exposes Racket

The मामला came to light after a donor from Bihar approached authorities, alleging that he was underpaid after donating his kidney. Acting swiftly on the complaint, police launched an extensive investigation, which soon uncovered a larger network operating across multiple states.

Poor and Vulnerable Targeted via Social Media

According to investigators, the racket specifically targeted economically vulnerable individuals through social media platforms and messaging apps. Victims were lured with promises of Rs 5–10 lakh in exchange for kidney donations, creating a pipeline of donors for illegal transplants.

Secret Surgeries Conducted at Odd Hours

Police sources revealed that surgeries were conducted in extreme secrecy, often between 3 am and 4 am. To avoid detection, CCTV cameras were allegedly switched off, and regular hospital staff were kept away during procedures.

Interstate Network with High-Level Coordination

The network reportedly operated with precision and coordination. Teams would travel by air to cities like Kanpur, perform the surgeries, collect payments, and exit immediately using different routes to evade identification.

The investigation has now expanded to multiple locations, including Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, and Meerut, as authorities track down absconding suspects and uncover the full extent of the network.

Crucial Audio Recording Recovered

Investigators have recovered a key audio recording from the mobile phone of the alleged mastermind. The recording is believed to provide critical insights into how the gang operated and managed its network across various cities.

Arrests Made, Several Accused Still Absconding

Out of 15 accused identified so far, nine individuals have been arrested, including doctors, hospital owners, and administrative staff. However, six suspects, some of them medical professionals, remain on the run.

Regulatory Failures Raise Serious Concerns

The case has sparked serious concerns over regulatory lapses in monitoring private healthcare institutions. The alleged involvement of trained medical professionals has raised questions about ethical violations and enforcement gaps in organ transplant laws.

Investigation Ongoing

Authorities continue to conduct raids and examine financial transactions, hospital records, and communication data linked to the racket. Officials are also probing whether more hospitals and individuals were involved in the illegal organ trade.