Chennai: Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Thursday cited inquiries by a senior state official-led panel and said flawed certifications and misuse of legal technicalities were among the reasons behind the illegal kidney transplantation racket in the state.

The minister underscored the swift action of the state government, including cancellation of licences of two hospitals, to conduct organ transplant and the arrest of two brokers.

Replying to the special calling attention motion of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Edappadi K Palaniswami in the Assembly, Subramanian provided a detailed explanation.

Palaniswami moving the motion, sought stern action against the perpetrators of the illegal kidney sale racket who misused the poverty of power loom workers belonging to Pallipa

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