Hyderabad, Nov 3 The Telangana State Commission for Women has urged the state DGP to submit an action-taken report on police here recently busting an alleged illegal human oocyte (egg) extraction and commercial sale racket.
Citing media reports on the police action against the racket, the Commission expressed serious concern regarding the exploitation, possible trafficking and illegal confinement of women and violation of their rights, dignity and safety.
In view of the seriousness of the matter, the panel requested the top police official to furnish a detailed report on the incidents, cases registered and action taken against the accused persons, agents and other persons involved, the number of women rescued and their present whereabouts, including details of shelter medical assistance, counselling, protection and rehabilitation provided to them.
The details of action taken to identify other affected women and investigate the involvement of hospitals, fertility centres, medical practitioners and other persons,if any, may also be furnished, the Commission said in a letter to the DGP.
The panel, in its letter dated November 1, sought a comprehensive action-taken report to be submitted on or before November 3 to enable it to examine the matter and take appropriate further action. The letter was released to media on Tuesday.
The police on October 31 busted an alleged illegal human oocyte (egg) extraction and commercial sale racket in the city, arresting eight persons and rescuing 43 women.
(PTI News)
