Kerala police thwart organ trafficking after woman reports threats, 3 arrested

A visually impaired woman from Kadakkavoor, Kerala, has exposed an organ trafficking racket after she was duped into a job abroad and threatened by the group’s key figure Ratheesh. She filed a complaint with the police, alleging that Ratheesh had tried to exploit her and put her life in danger.

The police investigation led to the arrest of Ratheesh and two middlemen, Najumudeen and Sashi, who were involved in the organ trafficking network. The complainant revealed that she was lured to Kochi on the pretext of a job abroad and taken to a private hospital for medical tests, where health problems were diagnosed and treatment was recommended. She refused to continue with the group, leading to threats and physical assault.

Police have intensified their investigation and found links with an organ trafficking mafia, where at least 15 people, including Ratheesh, have already donated their kidneys. The three arrested persons are in custody and efforts are on to arrest other members involved in the gang. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the case and the courage of the complainant has helped bust the organ trafficking ring.