Hyderabad, July 27, 2025 –
In a shocking revelation that has raised serious concerns over ethical violations in fertility treatments, the Srushti Test Tube Baby Centre in Hyderabad has been accused of engaging in illegal baby trading activities.
According to *DCP Rashmi Perumal, the clinic was operating without valid permissions and misled families by claiming babies born to other women were the result of surrogacy. This case has once again brought to light the dark underbelly of the *surrogacy and IVF industry in India.
Fake Surrogacy Claims and Cross-State Deliveries
During the investigation, officials found that a pregnant woman from Delhi was flown to Visakhapatnam, where she delivered a child. The baby was later passed off as a surrogate birth arranged through the clinic. Authorities believe this may not be an isolated case.
DCP Rashmi revealed that in one instance, a baby was bought for just ₹90,000 and later sold to a couple in Kolkata for *₹30 lakh. This disturbing transaction hints at a *well-organized racket where newborns are treated as commodities.
Repeat Offenders in the IVF Network
This isn’t the first time such allegations have surfaced. Dr. *Namrata, reportedly linked to the same network, was previously accused of running a *multi-crore baby trade racket in Visakhapatnam. Her name has once again come under the scanner in this latest expose, suggesting deeper and possibly nationwide links within the black market of baby trading.
Lack of Regulation and Misuse of IVF Services
One of the most alarming aspects of this case is the complete lack of *regulatory oversight. Clinics involved in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are required to register with health authorities and follow strict protocols — but in this case, *Srushti Centre operated without any official license, according to the police.
Experts say that such lapses create loopholes, allowing exploitation of vulnerable women and illegal trafficking of newborns under the disguise of legitimate IVF or surrogacy procedures.
Public Outrage and Demands for Accountability
The revelations have sparked public outrage and demands for strict action against those exploiting the surrogacy system. Child rights activists are calling for an immediate crackdown on unlicensed fertility clinics and a centralized database to track all ART-related activities.
“This is not just a legal violation — it is a moral catastrophe,” said a spokesperson from a Hyderabad-based child welfare NGO. “Infants are not products. They are human lives being traded for profit. This must stop.”
Need for Stronger Laws and Surveillance
The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 mandates proper licensing and documentation for surrogacy and IVF services. However, experts believe poor implementation and limited surveillance are allowing rogue operators to bypass the law.
Child trafficking under the pretense of IVF treatment is not only a violation of human rights but also shakes public trust in India’s booming fertility treatment sector, one that thousands of couples rely on with hope.
Authorities Promise Swift Action
Police say investigations are ongoing, and more arrests are likely. Authorities are also probing whether the babies were trafficked across state lines and if international links are involved. The health department has been asked to step in and verify credentials of all IVF clinics operating in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.