Published Nov 02, 2026 | 7:00 AM ⚊ Updated Nov 02, 2026 | 7:00 AM
The raids covered premises in Prakash Nagar, Begumpet, Erragadda, Saroornagar and Gopalapuram.
Synopsis: Police in Hyderabad have rescued 43 women from an alleged interstate egg donation racket, in which recruiters reportedly offered ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 per donation cycle. The women were allegedly brought from different states, housed in hostels and referred to fertility centres. Police have apprehended eight people and are investigating possible medical violations, exploitation and trafficking.
Hyderabad police have rescued 43 women from four locations across the city and apprehended eight people for allegedly running an interstate egg donation racket, in which women from West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and other states were recruited with offers of ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 per donation cycle.
According to police, the women were transported to Hyderabad and accommodated in rented premises before being referred to fertility centres for proposed medical procedures.
The operation was conducted on 30 October by Begumpet and Saroornagar police, along with the Special Operations Team (SOT) of the Malkajgiri Commissionerate and health department officials. The raids covered premises in Prakash Nagar, Begumpet, Erragadda, Saroornagar and Gopalapuram.
Two FIRs have been registered at the Begumpet and Saroornagar police stations in connection with the raids.
“The network allegedly recruited, transported and accommodated women from different States for egg donation procedures at IVF and fertility centres,” the police said in statement.
According to the preliminary investigation, the alleged network operated through organisers, recruiters, agents and intermediaries who identified women in different states, offered them monetary compensation and arranged their transportation and accommodation in Hyderabad.
The women were subsequently referred to fertility-related service providers for proposed ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval procedures.
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The police records indicate that financial difficulties were cited by women when explaining why they accepted the offers.
According to the police, they found a facility operating under the name Ami Nita Girls Hostel at the Prakash Nagar Extension premises in Begumpet, where approximately 13 women were accommodated. The facility was managed by Amit Sharma and Nikhat Sharma.
During the preliminary enquiry, 12 women from different states, including West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, were identified and examined.
According to the FIR, the women told officials that Amit Sharma, allegedly acting as a broker, had approached them and offered approximately ₹50,000 for each egg donation cycle. The women reportedly accepted the offer and travelled to Hyderabad.
A similar arrangement was allegedly operating at Shetty Working Women’s Hostel in Saroornagar, managed by Emirishetty Durga Prasad. Police found 15 women accommodated in two portions of the ground-floor. The women reportedly belonged to West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Odisha. They told investigators that they had been offered between ₹20,000 and ₹30,000 for each egg donation cycle.
“The women further stated that they were facing financial difficulties and that one Emirishetty Durga Prasad, who was allegedly acting as a broker, had approached them and offered the above-mentioned monetary compensation,” the Saroornagar FIR stated.
Believing his assurances, the women travelled from their respective states and were accommodated at the hostel in connection with the proposed procedures.
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Police suspect that the operation involved several people performing different roles, from identifying potential donors in other states to arranging their transportation and accommodation and referring them to fertility-related service providers.
Police have identified Amit Sharma as the suspected principal organiser. He was allegedly operating from a rented premises in Prakash Nagar, Begumpet, for approximately two years, paying a monthly rent of ₹50,000.
Nikkat Parveen allegedly assisted in recruiting women, particularly from West Bengal, through agents and coordinating their transportation to Hyderabad.
Among the other apprehended persons are Reshma Khatoon, identified as an alleged IVF agent or sub-agent, and Meghavath Srinivas, who was allegedly involved in medical facilitation and coordination.
Vijay Bhagwah Rao Salunke, associated with documentation work at Butterfly Bio & ART Bank, was allegedly involved in assisted reproductive technology (ART)-related facilitation. The police are examining the individual roles of the apprehended persons.
In the Saroornagar case, Emirishetty Durga Prasad has been identified as the alleged broker who approached women and offered them compensation for egg donation.
“The organisers and intermediaries allegedly coordinated donor recruitment, transportation, accommodation and referrals, with suspected financial arrangements linked to these activities,” the police said.
Investigators are attempting to identify recruitment agents operating in different states and establish how women were brought to Hyderabad. They are also examining financial transactions and suspected commissions among the alleged organisers and intermediaries.
The police records mention several fertility establishments where some of the women were allegedly supposed to undergo the proposed procedures.
The Begumpet FIR mentions Padmaja Fertility Centre, Narmada Fertility Centre and Oasis Fertility Centre. The Saroornagar FIR refers to Oasis Fertility Centre in Banjara Hills, Padmaja Fertility Centre in Habsiguda and Fertilica Fertility in Banjara Hills.
The alleged involvement of these establishments has not been established. The Saroornagar FIR states that their role, if any, requires further independent verification through medical records, statements of concerned persons and other evidence.
The investigation is examining the possible links between the alleged organisers, intermediaries and fertility-related service providers, including whether the proposed procedures were conducted at registered establishments and in compliance with statutory requirements.
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Police also seized hormonal injections, tablets and other medical materials from the premises during the raids.
These included Humog HP 150 IU (Menotrophin) injections, Primolut and Meprate tablets, along with syringes and needles.
Humog HP contains menotrophin, a hormonal medication used in fertility treatment to stimulate the development of ovarian follicles. Such medication is used in ovarian stimulation, during which multiple follicles are encouraged to develop before eggs are retrieved.
Some women reportedly told investigators that hormonal injections and medicines were being administered to them. The health department officials who accompanied the police also raised concerns about the absence of authorised medical supervision at the premises.
“During preliminary verification, the concerned departmental officials indicated that no permission had been issued by the DM & HO for conducting medical-related activities at the premises,” the Begumpet FIR stated.
In the Saroornagar facility, officials similarly found no qualified medical practitioner or evidence of authorised medical supervision at the time of inspection. They also found used medicine strips and vials discarded without apparent compliance with prescribed biomedical waste disposal procedures.
The seized medicines and documents have been taken into police custody for further investigation and technical examination.
The investigation is examining whether the women were adequately informed about the proposed procedures and whether the necessary medical and legal safeguards were followed.
Police are verifying the women’s medical histories, informed consent, frequency of egg donation, insurance coverage and safety protocols. They are also examining whether the alleged recruitment involved coercion, deception, exploitation or human trafficking.
“The investigation is focusing on identifying recruitment agents and tracing the transportation of women to Hyderabad; verifying suspected forged Aadhaar cards, affidavits and other documents; examining medical records, informed consent, donor frequency, insurance and safety protocols,” the police said.
The alleged activities are being investigated under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, which regulates ART clinics and banks and lays down requirements for their functioning.
Three cases have been registered under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and Sections 29 and 33 of the ART Act.
“Whether any egg retrieval procedures were actually performed, how many women received hormonal treatment and whether the named fertility establishments had any involvement remain to be established through the ongoing investigation,” said the police.
(Edited by Fayisa CA)
