In a major breakthrough, police in Kanpur have arrested Rohit Tewari, a 34 year old accused of running an illegal kidney transplant racket. He allegedly posed as a doctor despite having no medical qualifications. The arrest has shocked many.
According to officials, Rohit is said to have conducted or managed nearly 30 transplants. He had only completed Class XII. Despite this, he operated within medical setups and handled sensitive procedures. This raises serious concerns about oversight.
He had been absconding since March 31. During this time, he travelled across multiple locations to avoid arrest. These included Goa, Kathmandu, Manali and Shimla. A reward of Rs 25,000 was announced for information.
The case came to light after police raids at Ahuja Hospital in Maswanpur. Investigators found unauthorised transplant procedures. These activities were reportedly carried out across multiple hospitals.
Further investigation revealed a large network operating across cities. These include Lucknow, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and parts of Nepal. The scale of the operation has raised serious alarm.
The accused allegedly used Telegram to target vulnerable individuals. Victims were persuaded to sell kidneys for Rs 5 to 10 lakh. These were then sold to wealthy recipients for up to Rs 1 crore.
Authorities also found major violations of medical norms. Patient records were missing and documentation was informal. Such lapses indicate a complete breakdown of regulation.
Several deaths have reportedly been linked to these procedures. Untrained individuals are suspected to have performed surgeries. This has further intensified concerns around illegal medical practices.
This case exposes serious gaps in healthcare monitoring. It highlights the urgent need for stricter laws and enforcement. Protecting vulnerable communities from such exploitation must now be a priority.
