DMHO suspended for ‘mishandling’ Madanapalle kidney racket investigation
The Andhra Pradesh government has suspended a District Medical and Health Officer for mishandling an investigation into an illegal kidney racket. The official allegedly submitted an incomplete report and failed to take sufficient administrative action against the hospital involved.
Why it matters
The case highlights systemic failures in medical oversight and the ongoing challenges in curbing illegal organ trade in India.
The State government has suspended Annamayya District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) Dr. K Lakshminarasaiah for alleged lapses in handling the investigation into the Madanapalle kidney racket.
The suspension followed allegations that the officer submitted a report claiming there was not enough evidence in the case. The government said the report did not reflect the facts and that the officer also failed to bring the complete details to the notice of the High Court.
An order issued on Friday by Principal Secretary, Medical, Health and Family Welfare, G. Veerapandian, said the DMHO had limited its action to cancelling the hospital’s licence instead of taking further administrative steps. A departmental inquiry has been ordered against him.
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