Telangana Women’s Commission seeks police reports on illegal egg harvesting racket
The Commission has requested detailed information from three police commissioners regarding the exploitation of vulnerable women by organised gangs.
The Telangana State Commission for Women has asked the Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Medchal Malkajgiri Police Commissioners to submit reports on an illegal human egg collection racket. According to The Hindu, the Commission is investigating the exploitation of economically vulnerable women by organised gangs in Saroornagar and Begumpet.
In a letter dated November 1, the Commission directed the three commissioners to provide a comprehensive action-taken report by Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This follows reports that gangs were arrested for allegedly collecting human eggs from women in these areas.
The Commission expressed concern that organised gangs may have recruited women from Telangana and other states using monetary incentives to exploit their financial difficulties. It noted that women were reportedly taken to undisclosed locations, given hormonal injections, and subjected to medical procedures for egg collection, which could risk their physical and reproductive health.
The Commission also flagged potential issues regarding illegal confinement, trafficking, and violations of the safety and dignity of the women. It has requested the police to provide details on cases registered and actions taken against the accused, agents, and other involved persons.
The police must also furnish information on the number of women rescued and their current locations, including details of any medical assistance, counselling, or rehabilitation provided. Furthermore, the authorities have been asked to investigate the possible involvement of medical practitioners, fertility centres, and hospitals.