Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar has assured a comprehensive investigation into an alleged egg-donation racket in Thane district that reportedly exploited economically vulnerable women. He warned that stringent action would be taken against all those found guilty, including officials or agencies involved in the illegal activity, reported news agency PTI.

Women lured with money, subjected to repeated procedures

The racket, recently busted by the police, involved luring women with payments ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 per cycle and repeatedly subjecting them to egg donation procedures. According to officials, the victims were taken to IVF centres where eggs were surgically extracted and later sold for significantly higher amounts, raising serious concerns about exploitation and medical ethics violations.