ED raids private hospitals in Kerala over organ trade racket

The Enforcement Directorate's Kochi zonal unit conducted searches at leading private hospitals in Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Kottayam districts on June 18 as part of an investigation into an alleged organ trade racket.

The raids targeted multi-specialty healthcare facilities suspected of involvement in illegal organ trafficking activities. The ED is investigating the matter to uncover the network and operations behind the alleged racket.