GREATER NOIDA, July 19, 2024 – In a significant breakthrough in the India-Bangladesh kidney transplant racket investigation, Delhi Police have exonerated Yatharth Hospital, Apollo Hospital, and the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Gautam Buddha Nagar. The investigation confirmed that these institutions strictly followed legal protocols, dispelling allegations of involvement in the illegal kidney racket.
Yatharth Hospital, Apollo Hospital, and Dr. Sunil Kumar, CMO of Gautam Buddha Nagar, were scrutinized in the kidney transplant racket probe. The Delhi Police investigation concluded that the hospitals performed transplants only after receiving necessary approvals from the Bangladesh Embassy, ensuring all procedures were legally compliant.
Delhi Police Clears Yatharth Hospital
Yatharth and Apollo Hospitals provided detailed and satisfactory responses to police inquiries. The hospitals confirmed that kidney transplants were conducted solely after obtaining approvals, including from the Bangladesh Embassy. These verified responses led to their exoneration in the kidney racket investigation.
Role of the CMO
Dr. Sunil Kumar, as a member of the external committee, explained his role in the kidney transplant approval process. He emphasized that every transplant was authorized only after comprehensive verification of documents and video recordings of both donors and recipients. The police investigation affirmed Dr. Kumar’s strict adherence to protocols, clearing him of any wrongdoing.
The India-Bangladesh kidney transplant racket involved the illicit procurement of kidneys from vulnerable Bangladeshi nationals. These individuals were brought to India with false promises of employment, coerced into donating kidneys, and had their passports seized. The investigation revealed that the primary culprits were part of an extensive gang operating out of Bangladesh.
Gang Operations
The illegal kidney transplant operations were notably concentrated in Noida’s Yatharth Hospital and Apollo Hospitals. However, the investigation confirmed that the hospitals’ involvement was limited to performing transplants post-approval. The primary perpetrators were found to be part of a larger network based in Bangladesh.
International Cooperation
The Delhi Police are awaiting additional information from the Bangladesh Embassy regarding the validity of documents submitted by donors and recipients. This information is pivotal in comprehensively uncovering the kidney racket and prosecuting the main offenders.
Preventive Measures
Both Yatharth and Apollo Hospitals have reiterated their commitment to stringent legal compliance. They have announced plans to enhance their verification processes and strengthen coordination with international authorities to prevent future incidents of illegal transplants.
The clearance of Yatharth Hospital, Apollo Hospital, and Dr. Sunil Kumar is a critical development in the India-Bangladesh kidney transplant racket investigation.
The findings by the Delhi Police highlight the significance of strict adherence to legal protocols and the necessity for international cooperation in combatting illegal organ trade. The ongoing investigation remains focused on dismantling the kidney racket and ensuring justice for the victims.
