The Ahmedabad Rural Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested the alleged mastermind of a fake blood plasma racket and uncovered an interstate network that allegedly stole genuine blood plasma, replaced it with fake material and supplied it to pharmaceutical companies.
The accused, 33-year-old Ajit Solanki, a resident of Bavla and originally from Dholka, was arrested for his alleged role in transporting the plasma consignments. Police also seized a Bolero pickup vehicle worth around ₹2.5 lakh, which was allegedly used in the crime.
How the scam worked
According to the investigation, the racket involved transport workers, blood bank staff and middlemen. Police said the main accused, Dinesh Chaudhary, allegedly planned the operation with Jitendra Solanki and Rafiq Khalifa, who worked as drivers for the complainant pharmaceutical company.
Investigators said fake plasma was allegedly sourced from Mohan Gaikwad, manager of a blood bank in Maharashtra, and routed through others linked to another blood bank. The gang allegedly intercepted plasma shipments during transit, removed the genuine plasma and replaced it with fake material before sending the consignments to pharmaceutical companies.
Network spread across three states
Police said plasma consignments meant for processing units in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh were diverted during March and April this year. Investigators believe the accused supplied 12 boxes of plasma through a Bolero vehicle before the shipments reached their intended processing centres.
Forensic report confirms adulteration
A forensic examination by the Pathology Department of B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, confirmed that 1,140 units of plasma recovered during the investigation were adulterated, contaminated and unfit for human use.
Following the laboratory report, the seized plasma was destroyed after approval from the Sanand Court at a biomedical waste treatment facility in the presence of Gujarat Police and officials from the Food and Drugs Department.
Investigation continues
The SOG is now investigating whether any contaminated plasma entered pharmaceutical production before the racket was exposed. Police are also examining the accused’s financial transactions, transport records and the possible involvement of other blood banks in what officials describe as one of the state’s most serious biological material adulteration cases.