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NDTV
4 days ago
- NDTV
Couple Finds Surrogate Baby Has No Genetic Links To Them, Doctor Among 10 Arrested In Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A case of illegal surrogacy and sperm trafficking racket has been busted in Secunderabad, leading to the arrest of ten people, including a doctor - Dr Namrata - who was the manager of Universal Srushti Fertility Centre in Regimental Bazaar. The crackdown comes after a complaint from a distraught couple who discovered, through independent DNA testing, that the child born to a surrogate arranged by the clinic was not genetically related to them. Hyderabad North Zone DCP Rashmi Perumal said the operation allegedly involved luring poor people into surrogacy and the illicit inter-state transfer of reproductive materials. The elaborate cheating racket came to light when a couple from Rajasthan, now residing in Secunderabad, lodged a formal complaint with the police. They had paid Rs 35 lakh to the Srushti Fertility Centre last year for a surrogacy procedure. However, upon the birth of the baby this year, their request for DNA verification of the surrogate mother was repeatedly delayed by Dr Namrata. The couple then arranged for independent DNA tests in Delhi. The results confirmed their worst fears: the child shared no genetic link with them. In June, when confronted with the DNA evidence, Dr Namrata reportedly admitted to a "mix-up" and requested time to resolve the issue. However, she subsequently disappeared, prompting the couple to approach the Gopalapuram police. Acting swiftly, the police conducted late-night raids at the Universal Srushti Fertility Centre, interrogating staff until the early hours of the morning. During the operation, crucial documents were seized, and sperm samples were preserved for forensic examination. The investigation has since unveiled a deeply entrenched interstate network. It was discovered that the clinic was allegedly involved in the illegal collection and transportation of sperm and eggs to other states, including Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. The fertility centre was found to be collaborating with an unlicensed firm named Indian Sperm Tech. As the probe widened, police arrested Pankaj Soni, the regional manager of Indian Sperm Tech, along with six other individuals identified as Sampath, Srinu, Jitender, Shiva, Manikantha, and Boro. These individuals are believed to have been actively involved in sourcing and shipping reproductive material across states. DCP Rashmi Perumal said Dr Namrata had collected over Rs 35 lakh from the aggrieved couple for surrogacy services. It was also revealed that a woman was brought from Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam by flight for the delivery, with Dr Namrata allegedly convincing the couple that the baby born to this woman was theirs through surrogacy. Investigations indicate that Dr Namrata lured poor people to act as surrogates. The authorities are now working to uncover the full extent of this illicit operation, including potential violations of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, surrogacy laws, and other medical ethics regulations. Officials suspect that more fertility centres and agents may be involved in this widespread network.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
City IVF clinic booked after couple allege child isn't their biological son
Hyderabad: Joy of parenthood of a city-based couple proved to be short lived after allegedly discovering that their baby—born through in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) procedure and commercial surrogacy at a Secunderabad clinic—was not biologically related to the father. Health officials confirmed DNA tests have revealed that a stranger's sperm was allegedly used without the couple's knowledge or consent, and the child—now diagnosed with some unspecified ailment—may be bearing the consequences of this alleged medical negligence. On Saturday, Hyderabad police registered a case against the clinic under relevant charges. A senior official from the Gopalapuram police station confirmed: "Based on the complaint of the couple against the Srushti Test Tube Baby Centre, we registered a case and are also conducting searches at the facility in Secunderabad. The case is under investigation. We are also probing past cases of probable medical negligence at the clinic by examining donors and admissions list. " You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Deputy commissioner of police, North Zone S Rashmi Perumal denied that the infant was suffering from cancer. "The infant has health ailments, but not cancer, which is a rumour,"' she said. "This is not a case of IVF, but commercial surrogacy. The child was not born to the couple, which is why they went for a DNA test to confirm if the child was theirs or not," the DCP added. In a coordinated operation, a police team took a doctor associated with the facility into custody from another branch in Vijayawada. The authorities are also exploring possible involvement of other IVF centres linked to the clinic across the two Telugu states. As part of an inter-state probe, another police team has been dispatched to Visakhapatnam to trace the clinic's wider network and scrutinise its operational history. The couple, who had been married for several years and struggled with infertility, turned to Srushti clinic for IVF treatment. They were overjoyed when a baby boy was born. But their happiness was short-lived. According to sources in the health department, the child frequently fell ill, prompting the parents to seek comprehensive medical evaluation. "They initially assumed it could be a complication due to the IVF process," an official said. When they approached the clinic, the staff allegedly gave contradictory and evasive responses, only deepening the couple's concerns, officials said. According to a health official, they ordered a DNA test. "The test confirmed that the child born through the treatment is not biologically related to the husband," he said. In 2016, the clinic was at the heart of another controversy when a surrogate child was allegedly found not to be biologically related to a US-based couple. That case led to the five-year suspension of a doctor and a lifetime ban on conducting surrogacy procedures by the Telangana Medical Council.
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Hans India
123 CCTV cameras inaugurated in Bowenpally
Hyderabad: As part of the North Zone Police's initiative to enhance public safety and promote inclusive development, a newly established Command and Control Centre, along with 123 CCTV cameras — including several equipped with advanced number plate recognition technology was inaugurated on Wednesday within the jurisdiction of Bowenpally police station. These cameras were generously installed by Gemini Edible and Fats India Ltd, Banjara Hills, under their CSR initiative, in collaboration with the Hyderabad city police. This initiative aligns with the government's broader vision of positioning Telangana as a global model for development and inclusivity. A key focus of this vision is the Zero Tolerance Policy towards crimes against women, which is being implemented through several proactive policing measures, including technological integration and community partnership. DCP North Zone S Rashmi Perumal expressed heartfelt gratitude to Anurag, Vice President and Rajesh Agarwal, CSR Executive of Gemini Edible and Fats India Ltd for their remarkable contribution. The DCP also highlighted the critical role CCTV cameras play in crime prevention, detection and tracking of offenders, further strengthening public safety and instilling confidence among citizens.
