A day after the case of an alleged illegal organ transplantation came into light at city-based hospital, District Collector K. Bhaskar on Friday formed a three-member committee to look into the issue. The case has also raised questions whether such malpractices are taking place in other private hospitals in the city. “A three-member committee comprising the District Medical & Health Officer, District Co-Ordinator of Hospital Services (DCHS) and the Superintendent of King George Hospital (KGH) has been formed to investigate the alleged kidney racket case”, Mr. Bhaskar said. Police check recordsAccording to sources, the city police have been continuing with the investigation in the kidney racket case. It is learnt that a team of city police is about to leave for Bangalore, where two other accused are reportedly present.

Source: The Hindu May 10, 2019 18:56 UTC