Bundles of Cash on Bed, Dr. Afzal Lying Atop ... Video of Kanpur Kidney Racket Accused Viral
The illegal kidney transplant case in Kanpur has sent shockwaves through Uttar Pradesh's health department.
On March 31, the Kanpur Police busted a major racket by arresting six individuals on charges of performing kidney transplants without authorization. This gang had lured Ayush—a young man from Bihar—with an offer of ₹6 lakh to donate a kidney for Parul Tomar of Meerut. The entire transaction was brokered through a Telegram group; however, the matter reached the police after the young man received less than the agreed-upon amount. Panic ensued after the investigation revealed the alleged involvement of Dr. Afzal—a doctor at Alpha Hospital in Meerut—and other staff members. The Kanpur Police have since sent several individuals to jail, including Dr. Surjit of Ahuja Hospital, his wife Preeti Ahuja, and Shivam—an ambulance driver who had posed as a fake doctor.
Amidst these developments, a video of Dr. Afzal has surfaced, showing him lying on a bed surrounded by bundles of currency notes. Holding the cash in his hand, the accused doctor is seen filming a social media 'reel.' Another individual is also visible in the video alongside him.
Kidney Deals on Telegram and the Meerut Connection
The investigation has revealed that the gang utilized digital platforms to scout for donors. Dr. Afzal—the alleged doctor from Alpha Hospital in Meerut—had posted a requirement on Telegram. Ayush, a student from Bihar studying in Dehradun, was offered ₹6 lakh; however, he ultimately received only ₹3.50 lakh. It was this dispute that led the police to uncover this illicit trade. The Meerut Health Department has now also swung into action, and a search for the suspects is currently underway.
CMO's Notice and the Hospital's Clarification
Meerut CMO Dr. Ashok Kataria has issued a notice to Alpha Hospital, demanding an explanation within three days. The notice includes the names of several employees, including physiotherapist Amit Kumar, Dr. Vaibhav Mudgal, and Dr. Afzal. On the other hand, hospital manager Sachin has denied the allegations. He asserts that there is no Dr. Afzal employed at their facility and that the accusations being leveled against their owner, Amit, are baseless. Currently, the police are scrutinizing the hospital's records.
Not a Doctor: OT Technician Performed the Surgery
The most shocking revelation in this case concerns 'Dr.' Mudassar Ali. The police initially believed that Ali was a doctor who had performed Parul's surgery. However, when DCP S.M. Qasim Abidi's team arrived at his residence, his wife revealed that he was not a doctor but rather an OT (Operation Theatre) technician at a hospital. Shivam, an ambulance driver involved in the ring, was also defrauding people by posing as a doctor. The police are now piecing together the various links of this entire fraudulent scheme.
Ahuja Hospital and IMA Connection
In connection with this case, the Kanpur Police have also apprehended Dr. Surjit Singh, the owner of Ahuja Hospital, and his wife, Preeti Ahuja. Preeti Ahuja held the position of Vice President of the Kanpur chapter of the IMA (Indian Medical Association). Two OT technicians from Ghaziabad—Kuldeep and Rajesh—were also arrested alongside them. The police have discharged Ayush (the kidney donor) and Parul Tomar (the recipient) from the hospital and have referred them to Lucknow for advanced medical treatment.