Overview
- Yamuna, 29, from Visakhapatnam, died after an unauthorised procedure at Global Multi‑Speciality Hospital in Madanapalle on November 9–10, according to police.
- Madanapalle police registered a case on November 12, secured the body for post‑mortem at the government hospital, and detained brokers and hospital staff.
- Investigators say seven have been booked, including District Coordinator of Health Services Anjaneyulu, a Bengaluru-based doctor, and two government hospital dialysis technicians.
- Reports describe a kidney‑trade network that lured the woman with promises of ₹8 lakh or a job and arranged a transplant purportedly for a patient in Goa.
- Authorities are examining alleged cover‑up efforts, possible collusion involving Global Hospital personnel and intermediaries, and whether surgeries were performed without authorization.