Key Accused Allegedly Posed as Doctor, Played Major Role in Illegal Surgeries
In a major development in the alleged kidney transplant racket in Kanpur, an absconding OT technician accused of posing as a doctor has surrendered before a local court. The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate has remanded him to 14-day judicial custody, police confirmed.
Accused Was on the Run for Weeks
According to Commissioner of Police Raghubir Lal, the accused had been evading arrest for over two weeks despite extensive search operations across Noida, Ghaziabad, and parts of Uttarakhand. Carrying a reward of ₹25,000, he ultimately appeared in court and surrendered.
Played Critical Role in Illegal Transplants
Investigations reveal that the accused was a key operative in the illegal organ transplant network. He allegedly performed crucial surgical tasks, including making incisions, extracting kidneys from donors, and assisting in implantation procedures.
Police sources estimate that more than 30 illegal kidney transplants may have been conducted in Kanpur with his active involvement.
Modus Operandi: Team-Based and Highly Mobile
Officials disclosed that the accused worked as part of a coordinated team, typically involving another doctor and two assistants. After each transplant procedure, the group would disperse to different cities such as Lucknow, Meerut, and Ghaziabad to avoid detection.
Earlier Arrests and Expanding Probe
The case dates back to March 30, when police busted the racket following raids at multiple hospitals in Kanpur, including facilities in the Kalyanpur area. A joint operation led by Chief Medical Officer Haridutt Nemi resulted in the arrest of six individuals, including five doctors.
Authorities also arrested alleged masterminds and an ambulance driver accused of impersonating medical professionals and acting as a link between donors, recipients, and doctors.
With the latest surrender, the total number of arrests in the case has now risen to 11.
Financial Exploitation Exposed the Racket
The illegal operation came to light after a donor, an MBA student from Bihar named Ayush, approached the police over a payment dispute. He alleged that he received only ₹3.5 lakh out of the promised ₹10 lakh for his kidney, exposing the racket.
Investigation Continues
Police officials have indicated that further investigations are underway to uncover the full extent of the network, including potential involvement of more hospitals and medical professionals.
The case has raised serious concerns about regulatory oversight and ethical practices in organ transplantation, prompting calls for stricter monitoring across healthcare institutions.
