Police arrest kidney trafficking mastermind linked to 100+ Nepali victims

Summary

Police in Nepal arrested Shyam Krishna Bhandari, the alleged mastermind of a kidney trafficking racket sending Nepali victims to India for illegal organ trade, involving over 100 individuals.

Key Points
  • Shyam Krishna Bhandari, the alleged mastermind of a kidney trafficking racket, was arrested at the Gaddachauki border in Kanchanpur.
  • His associate Sujan Bharati was also detained while trying to re-enter Nepal from India.
  • Over 100 Nepali victims were trafficked to India under false promises of cash for kidney donation.
  • Police launched Operation Life Field, resulting in multiple arrests and ongoing investigations into the trafficking network.
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