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In a shocking incident at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Guwahati, a serious case of illegal blood trade was unearthed when hospital staff apprehended an individual selling blood for money. The accused, identified as Lal Bahadur Sheikh from South Salmara, was caught in the act of exchanging blood for a sum of Rs 10,000.
The matter came to light when Dr. Dipankar Baruah, in charge of the GMCH blood bank, received a complaint about an individual engaging in the illicit sale of blood. Acting promptly on this information, the hospital staff managed to catch Sheikh red-handed, thereby exposing a grave malpractice within the medical community.
GMCH Superintendent Dr. Abhijit Sarma, addressing the media, detailed the events leading to Sheikh's capture. He emphasized the seriousness of the situation and the immediate response of the hospital staff in apprehending the accused. Following his capture, Sheikh was handed over to Bhangagarh Police for further investigation and legal action.
During his interrogation, Sheikh confessed to his involvement in the illegal blood trade and revealed that he was not acting alone. He indicated that a network of at least 10 individuals was involved in this racket. Sheikh named Dhon, residing in the Geetanagar area, as the ringleader of this illicit operation.
This revelation has prompted a thorough investigation by the police, who have initiated a search for Dhon and other individuals involved in this illegal trade. The incident has raised serious concerns about the practices within certain sections of the healthcare system, highlighting the need for stringent monitoring and ethical adherence in medical facilities.
This case at GMCH not only sheds light on the dark underbelly of illegal blood trade but also underscores the vigilance required by medical institutions to prevent such unethical practices. The swift action of the GMCH staff and the ongoing police investigation are steps towards addressing and curbing such illegal activities within the healthcare sector.
