Visakhapatnam woman's death uncovers organ trafficking in Andhra Pradesh
A 29-year-old woman from Visakhapatnam, B. Yamuna, lost her life after being lured into selling her kidney with the promise of ₹8 lakh to support her family and educate her children.
She was found dead in Tirupati, and a post-mortem revealed her kidney had been illegally removed—contradicting the hospital's claim that she died from surgical complications.
Racket preyed on financial struggles; arrests made
Police have arrested eight people so far, including the hospital owner, and are searching for a senior surgeon from Bengaluru.
The organ trafficking ring targeted people facing money troubles, tricking them with false promises of quick cash.
With another woman still missing and a Special Investigation Team digging deeper, the case has put a spotlight on how organized crime exploits vulnerable individuals for illegal organ trade.