CBI to probe kidney racket
THE CENTRE wants a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the Gurgaon kidney transplant racket, which, it suspects, is spread across the country. And to prevent similar rackets and ensure transparency the government has also decided to set up a Central Registry for Organ Transplantation, which will maintain online medical records of all transplants.
"We have asked the CBI to do a detailed investigation as the kidney racket seems to involve different states. They will also examine how extensive the problem is and how foreign patients are sought out to buy organs illegally in the country," said Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday.
A CBI probe into this case will need the permission of the Haryana government. Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said in Chandigarh he did not have any objection. An Interpol alert has been issued for racket mastermind Dr Amit Kumal, who is suspected to have fled to Nepal. Kumar's e-mail account had 48 requests for donors from both India and abroad, mostly from Greece. Three other doctors who worked with Dr Kumar are also missing.
"Since doctors doing transplants are sometimes involved in illegal activities, medical details of all organ transplants will have to be posted online," Ramadoss said. "Transplant surgeons and doctors will also not be allowed on the hospital authorisation team
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"We have asked the CBI to do a detailed investigation as the kidney racket seems to involve different states. They will also examine how extensive the problem is and how foreign patients are sought out to buy organs illegally in the country," said Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday.
A CBI probe into this case will need the permission of the Haryana government. Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said in Chandigarh he did not have any objection. An Interpol alert has been issued for racket mastermind Dr Amit Kumal, who is suspected to have fled to Nepal. Kumar's e-mail account had 48 requests for donors from both India and abroad, mostly from Greece. Three other doctors who worked with Dr Kumar are also missing.
"Since doctors doing transplants are sometimes involved in illegal activities, medical details of all organ transplants will have to be posted online," Ramadoss said. "Transplant surgeons and doctors will also not be allowed on the hospital authorisation team
To read the complete article, click here...
To read the ePaper, visit : http://epaper.hindustantimes.com/
Labels: Kidney racket, organ trade, organ transplants
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