Doctor accused in minor’s egg retrieval case released after questioning
Summary
Dr Nutan Sharma, accused of taking eggs from a minor in exchange for money, has been released after appearing before police and prosecutors in Lalitpur. The case surfaced after the girl fell seriously ill following an egg retrieval procedure at an IVF centre in Gwarko.
Key Points
- Dr Nutan Sharma appeared before police at the Lalitpur District Police Range on August 6 and was released on a personal recognisance bond after giving a statement.
- The case began after a 17-year-old girl became seriously ill, and her family later learned she had undergone an egg retrieval procedure at an IVF centre in Gwarko.
- Police are investigating the case under offences related to human organ trafficking and have collected WhatsApp chats and bank transaction records.
- Radhika Gotame was arrested during the probe and later released on a personal recognisance bond.
