IndiaThe State government has suspended Dr. K Lakshminarasaiah, the Annamayya District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO), for alleged mishandling of the investigation into a kidney racket at the Global Multi-speciality Hospital in Madanapalle. The suspension follows claims that the DMHO submitted a report stating there was insufficient evidence in the case, which the government said did not reflect the facts. The DMHO reportedly failed to present all relevant details to the High Court and limited his actions to revoking the hospital's license rather than pursuing further administrative measures. A departmental inquiry has been initiated against him. The incident came to light in November 2025 after a woman named Yamuna died following an illegal kidney removal procedure at the hospital. Police began investigating after an intermediary, Suribabu, claimed he hadn’t received the ₹6 lakh he was promised for facilitating the procedure. The case has sparked concerns about medical oversight and the handling of complaints related to illegal organ trade.
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