In a major breakthrough in the illegal organ trade case, police in Kanpur have issued lookout notices against four absconding doctors allegedly involved in a large-scale kidney transplant racket. The investigation is now expanding across multiple cities, exposing a deeply organised network operating beyond Uttar Pradesh.
Lookout Notices Against Key Accused Doctors
According to senior officials, lookout notices have been initiated against four doctors who are currently on the run and are believed to be central figures in the racket. Authorities are coordinating across states to trace and apprehend them.
Kanpur Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal confirmed that the probe is focusing on the network’s nexus, operational methods, and financial transactions, including how donors and recipients were identified and manipulated.
Illegal Transplants Linked to Multiple Cities
The investigation has now widened to several cities, including Kanpur, Lucknow, Noida, Dehradun, Meerut, and Delhi.
Officials suspect that the racket operated across these locations, conducting illegal kidney transplants while evading authorities through a well-planned system.
Over 40 Illegal Transplants Suspected
Earlier reports revealed that at least 40 illegal kidney transplants may have been conducted, including procedures involving foreign nationals. So far, five doctors and one other आरोपी have been arrested.
Investigators have confirmed 7–8 illegal surgeries in Kanpur alone, but believe the total number could be significantly higher as the probe continues.
Victim Testimony Exposes Modus Operandi
The case came to light after a donor from Begusarai recorded his statement after regaining consciousness in the ICU.
The victim revealed:
- He was lured via a contact based in Delhi through Telegram
- Promised ₹9 lakh, later reduced to ₹6 lakh
- Ultimately paid only ₹3.5 lakh
This financial dispute triggered suspicion and exposed the racket.
Hospitals Under Scanner for Serious Violations
Authorities have flagged major lapses by private hospitals involved:
- One hospital sealed for operating without a valid licence
- Another found functioning without proper registration
- A third lacked urology licence despite conducting transplants
Three accused were reportedly linked to a hospital in Meerut, while another allegedly led the entire network.
CCTV Shutdowns, SIM Destruction: A Well-Planned Operation
Police uncovered shocking details about how the racket operated:
- CCTV cameras switched off before surgeries
- Hospital staff sent on leave
- Donors and recipients shifted across hospitals
- SIM cards destroyed after each operation
These tactics indicate a highly organised and deliberate effort to avoid detection.
Government Orders Inquiry, Issues Fresh Advisory
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Haridutt Nemi has been directed to conduct an independent inquiry and initiate strict action against hospitals found violating norms.
Meanwhile, authorities have issued new guidelines mandating:
- Full CCTV coverage in hospitals and nursing homes
- Monitoring of entry/exit points, parking, lobbies, and reception areas
- Mandatory display of licences and approvals
What This Means
The Kanpur kidney racket has exposed serious gaps in hospital regulation and oversight. With a multi-city probe underway and key accused still absconding, authorities are tightening surveillance and compliance measures to curb illegal organ trade networks across India.
