Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Six Arrested in Madanapalle Kidney Transplant Racket
Police in Madanapalle have arrested six people involved in a secret kidney transplant business.
The racket used a local hospital, Global Hospital, to perform these illegal surgeries.
The owner of the hospital, Dr. Anjaneyulu, is among those arrested.
They targeted people who needed kidneys and arranged for them to get them from donors, but without following any rules.
Sadly, a woman named Yamuna, who came from Visakhapatnam for a transplant, died during the operation because it was done incorrectly and without permission.
Police believe a bigger group was involved, with about 15 people in total.
They have caught six and are looking for eight more, including a doctor from another city.
They found out about this because Yamuna's partner, who was also part of the scheme, was arrested.
Six individuals arrested in Madanapalle for involvement in an illegal kidney transplant racket.
The racket operated out of Global Multi-Speciality Hospital, allegedly under the guidance of its owner, Dr. Anjaneyulu.
A woman named Yamuna died due to complications during an unauthorized kidney transplant surgery on November 10.
The surgeries were conducted illegally without required permissions and in violation of medical guidelines.
Police are searching for eight more absconding suspects as part of a 15-member network.
- Who
- Six individuals arrested, including the owner of Global Hospital, dialysis managers, facilitators, and a victim's partner. A Bengaluru-based doctor and eight others are absconding.
- What
- A kidney trafficking racket that orchestrated illegal kidney transplants, leading to the death of one recipient, Yamuna.
- When
- The victim, Yamuna, was admitted on November 9, surgery was conducted the same day, and she died on November 10. Arrests were made on Saturday (November 15, 2025).
- Where
- Madanapalle, at Global Hospital and involving individuals from Visakhapatnam and Bengaluru.
- Why
- The racket targeted vulnerable individuals for illegal kidney transplants, allegedly for financial gain, operating without required permissions and violating medical guidelines.
Law Enforcement View
Alleged Racket Operations
Hospital Involvement
Law Enforcement View
Police state that Dr. Anjaneyulu, owner of Global Hospital and district coordinator for government hospitals, guided a 15-member network operating illegally.
Alleged Racket Operations
The racket allegedly used Global Hospital for kidney removal procedures and orchestrated transplants under the guidance of its owner and other medical staff.
Victim's Condition
Law Enforcement View
Yamuna, a victim, died due to complications during an illegal kidney transplant surgery conducted without proper permissions or adherence to medical guidelines.
Alleged Racket Operations
Yamuna was brought to the hospital for a pre-planned operation on November 9, and while one transplant was successful, her surgery led to her death.
Network Size and Status
Law Enforcement View
Police have identified 14 individuals in the network, arrested six, and are actively searching for the remaining eight absconding suspects.
Alleged Racket Operations
A 15-member network was reportedly operating under the guidance of key figures, with a Bengaluru-based doctor and others still at large.
- Location of Racket
- Madanapalle, specifically Global Hospital
- Number of Arrests
- Six
- Total Identified Network Members
- 15
- Key Arrested Individuals
- Dr. Anjaneyulu (Hospital Owner), Balarangadu (Apollo dialysis manager), Mehraj (Kadiri dialysis manager), Pelli Padma & Kakarlapalli Sathya (Facilitators), Suribabu (Victim's partner)
- Victim's Name
- Yamuna (29)
- Date of Surgery
- November 9
- Date of Victim's Death
- November 10
- Status of Other Suspects
- Eight absconding
