Probe Uncovers Interstate Human Egg Extraction Racket; Four Arrested, 40 Women Exploited

Police investigations into an alleged illegal human egg extraction racket in Badlapur have revealed an interstate network involving Bengaluru, Telangana, and other cities. Four women, including Sonal Garewal and alleged kingpin Sulakshana Gadekar, have been arrested. Over 40 women are suspected to have been exploited, with some subjected to repeated egg extractions, violating the Assisted Reproductive Technology Act, 2021. Authorities seized illegal hormonal injections and are probing hospitals for regulatory compliance. Maharashtra officials have pledged strict action.