Telangana Women’s Commission probes five fertility clinics over illegal IVF allegations

The Telangana Women’s Commission held a meeting on Monday to scrutinise the operations of five fertility clinics in Hyderabad. The commission raised concerns that the clinics allegedly collected oocytes from economically disadvantaged women in exchange for cash and subsequently used them in illegal in‑vitro fertilisation procedures. Earlier this week, nine individuals linked to the alleged racket were arrested by authorities in the state. The commission has asked the clinics to provide detailed records of egg collection, donor consent and treatment protocols. Officials said the inquiry will continue until all allegations are clarified and any illegal activity is stopped.