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Hyderabad Egg Racket: Women Rescued from Across India
31 Oct
Summary
- Eight arrested, 43 women rescued from multiple states in human egg racket.
- Women were offered ₹20,000 to ₹30,000 per egg donation cycle.
- Concerns raised over lack of medical supervision and waste disposal.
Eight people were arrested and 43 women rescued as Hyderabad police busted an alleged illegal human egg harvesting and commercial sale racket. Simultaneous raids were conducted across four premises, uncovering a network that recruited, transported, and housed women for oocyte donation procedures.
The rescued women, hailing from West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and other states, were reportedly offered ₹20,000 to ₹30,000 per egg donation cycle. Investigations are ongoing to examine recruitment practices, transportation, accommodation, and the medical procedures involved.
Concerns have been raised regarding the absence of authorized medical supervision and proper biomedical waste disposal arrangements at the raided locations. Police are scrutinizing medical records, informed consent, donor frequency, insurance, and safety protocols to ensure compliance with the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021.
Key organizers and recruiters have been identified, with preliminary findings suggesting the use of rented premises and potential links with fertility centers and ART banks. The investigation aims to uncover evidence of coercion, deception, exploitation, or human trafficking.
