Overview

• Gopalapuram police apprehended three additional suspects on August 5, taking the total number of accused to 17 across six registered cases.
• Intelligence officers detained the latest trio at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport based on a tip-off as they attempted to flee.
• Investigators filed a fresh FIR for doctor impersonation after uncovering misuse of a 94-year-old physician’s medical certificate.
• Raids extended to agents and medical staff in Visakhapatnam, including individuals linked to a government hospital.
• Authorities warn more arrests are likely as they continue tracing network affiliates behind the illegal surrogacy and child-selling ring.