In early November 2025, 29-year-old B. Yamuna from Visakhapatnam went to Araku Valley with friends. She supported her family by working in a grocery shop. On November 11, her family got a shocking call that she had died at a hospital in Tirupati. They verified the news and rushed to Tirupati. Police in Annamayya district soon uncovered a large kidney trafficking ring operating from Global Multi-Specialty Hospital in Madanapalle. Investigation revealed that Yamuna was tricked into a paid kidney donation, promised ₹8 lakh to support her children’s education. She became unconscious during the illegal surgery and died. Yamuna’s death exposed a network involving government doctors, hospital staff, visiting surgeons, and organ brokers exploiting poor people. The hospital used false documents to admit donors. Officials found a second woman who also underwent surgery but disappeared after the police got involved. Yamuna was approached months earlier by brokers who said kidney donation was safe and promised a rich recipient would care for her future. The family demanded a post-mortem after suspicious events. It showed illegal kidney removal. Police sealed the hospital and arrested eight people, including hospital owner Dr. Anjaneyulu, a senior government doctor, dialysis technicians, and a Bengaluru surgeon suspected of removing Yamuna’s kidney. Activists warn that slum and tribal populations in North Andhra are common targets of such rackets. Previous kidney rackets have been busted in Visakhapatnam. Authorities say donors get a fraction of promised money while syndicates and recipients keep the huge profits. The SIT investigation continues across states, searching for more suspects and victims. Deputy SP S. Mahendra said, “None from the kidney racket will escape. We are ready for any challenge.” The case highlights the dark side of poverty mixed with medical crime in India.