Hyderabad Police Bust Illegal Human Egg Harvesting Operation

Authorities in Hyderabad conducted simultaneous raids across multiple locations, including Begumpet and Saroornagar, to dismantle an alleged illegal oocyte donation scheme. Eight suspects, including the alleged primary organizer, were taken into custody during the operation.

The 43 rescued women, who were brought to the city from states such as West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra, were reportedly offered between ₹20,000 and ₹30,000 per donation cycle. Investigators found evidence of hormonal injections and medications being administered without proper medical supervision or waste disposal protocols.

Police are currently verifying the identities and recruitment circumstances of the women involved. The probe is also examining the potential use of forged documents and whether fertility centers and banks adhered to the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act of 2021.

Officials are investigating the entire supply chain of the operation, from the recruitment and transportation of donors to the financial transactions involved. The cases have been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and relevant reproductive technology regulations.