Investigation Uncovers Kanpur's Illegal Kidney Transplant Racket Led by OT Technician
Kanpur kidney racket probe: Man involved in 40-50 transplants an OT technician
Hindustan Times
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The investigation into an illegal kidney transplant racket in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, reveals that an operating theatre technician, not a qualified doctor, performed 40-50 surgeries. Evidence suggests the racket has resulted in at least one patient's death, prompting intensified police efforts to uncover the full extent of the operation.
- 01An OT technician, not a doctor, performed numerous illegal kidney transplants in Kanpur.
- 02At least one patient has died following an illegal transplant, raising concerns about the racket's severity.
- 03The investigation has led to the sealing of an unregistered hospital involved in the transplants.
- 04Key figures in the racket, including Dr. Rohit, remain at large as police intensify their search.
- 05Audio evidence suggests a direct link between the transplants and patient fatalities.
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The investigation into Kanpur's illegal organ trade has revealed that a man identified as Dr. Mudassar Ali Siddiqui, an operating theatre technician, conducted 40-50 kidney transplants without proper medical qualifications. This alarming revelation follows the discovery of evidence indicating that at least one patient died after undergoing an illegal transplant. Police have arrested two OT technicians, Kuldeep Singh Raghav and Rajesh Kumar, who confirmed their involvement in these procedures. They identified Medilife Hospital in Masawanpur as a site for the transplants, which was operating without registration and has since been sealed. A forensic examination of the mobile phone of arrested broker Shivam Aggarwal uncovered an audio recording discussing a woman's death due to complications following a transplant. The investigation is now focused on identifying the deceased and tracing the hospital's owners, who are believed to be deeply involved in the racket. Authorities are also pursuing Dr. Rohit, who allegedly coordinated the surgical teams involved in the illegal operations. The investigation continues to uncover the full scale of this illicit activity over the past five years in Kanpur's private hospitals.
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The illegal kidney transplant racket raises serious health and safety concerns for residents in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and highlights the need for stricter regulation of medical practices.
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