Hyderabad IVF Horror: Behind the Baby-Selling Racket That Shocked the Nation
A scandal of terrifying proportions has emerged from Hyderabad’s medical corridors, shaking the faith of countless hopeful parents across India. Dubbed the Hyderabad IVF Horror, this case exposed an elaborate and illegal baby-selling network operating under the guise of a fertility clinic.
The Heart of the Scam
At the center of this racket was Universal Srushti Fertility Centre, run by Dr. Athaluri Namratha, a prominent figure in the fertility sector. The clinic, which operated in multiple cities including Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and Vijayawada, allegedly bought babies from poor families for as little as ₹90,000 and sold them to desperate couples as IVF or surrogacy-born children for up to ₹35 lakh.
The case came to light wh The results confirmed their worst fears — the baby was not biologically theirs.
Forged Hope, Faked Parenthood
According to police reports and multiple media investigations:
- The clinic forged medical documents and embryo transfer records.
- Several such fraudulent surrogacies may have occurred over years, authorities suspect.
Legal and Ethical Violations
This scandal highlights serious breaches of:
- Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 – bans commercial surrogacy.
- Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Act, 2021 – mandates clinic registration, audits, and transparency.
The clinic’s licence had expired in 2021, but it continued operations, exploiting regulatory loopholes and lax enforcement.
Government’s Rapid Response
The Telangana government has formed a 3-member committee to inspect all fertility clinics in the state. The panel has a 10-day deadline to uncover other potential violations.
Why This Case Is a National Wake-Up Call
- Medical fraud of the highest order: Selling stolen children under the name of medicine.
- Demand public audits of all fertility clinics.
- Introduce mandatory DNA verification in all surrogacy or IVF births.
- Increase penalties for ART and surrogacy law violations.
Final Thoughts The Hyderabad IVF Horror is not just about illegal surrogacy—it’s about the brutal exploitation of hope. It’s a call to action for regulators, medical councils, and society to ensure that reproductive care never becomes a market for buying and selling lives.
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Author: Team BTP
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