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Avadhesh Akodia
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Special Correspondent, Dainik Bhaskar
Jaipur
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Biography
Avadhesh Akodia is a renowned investigative journalist in India, known for his fearless pursuit of truth. With over two decades of experience, he has exposed high-profile cases, earning a reputation as one of the country’s most courageous reporters. In 2024, he made history as the first Indian journalist to conduct cross-border investigations, uncovering a massive organ trafficking racket operating between India and Bangladesh. Akodia's investigation revealed a shocking network of brokers, doctors, and officials exploiting impoverished Bangladeshis, buying kidneys for ₹2-3 lakh and selling them in India for ₹25-30 lakh. Over several months, he traveled 1,500 km across eight districts in Bangladesh, posing as a private hospital representative. He met 30 kidney donors and recipients, documenting the trafficking network’s operations through undercover interviews and negotiations. His exposé triggered swift action in India. Authorities launched a formal probe, leading to the arrest of 15 individuals, including medical professionals. Fortis Hospital’s license for organ transplants was revoked, and the Government Medical College’s transplant authorization committee was restructured. The federal health ministry introduced a nationwide tracking system for organ transplants to curb illegal trade, while the Enforcement Directorate (ED) began investigating the financial aspects of the racket. The investigation came with immense personal risk. Entering Bangladesh on a tourist visa without local support, Akodia posed as a hospital consultant, a marketing head, and even a transplant patient’s relative to infiltrate the network. Discovery of his true identity could have led to arrest. In India, accessing transplant records proved challenging due to institutional complicity. With help from the Anti-Corruption Bureau and a local Bengali-Hindi-speaking driver, he overcame these obstacles. Akodia’s revelations sparked national and global conversations on organ trafficking ethics. His work led to legal reforms and stricter oversight, with authorities now more committed to dismantling the illegal trade. Though the fight continues, his courageous reporting has been a catalyst for change. Currently, Akodia is a Special Correspondent at Dainik Bhaskar, previously working with The Wire, Scroll, and Rajasthan Patrika.
Governance , Crime , Social Justice
network security, IT security
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Vice President Dhankar made 37 visits to states in 13 months, maximum 15 to Rajasthan. , Vice President Dhankar made 37 visits to states in 13 months, maximum 15 to Rajasthan.
By Avadhesh Akodia Verified| india.postsen.com@ Jaipur2 hours agoAuthor: Avadhesh AkodiaVice President Dhankhar. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday attended programs at Rajasthan International Center in Jaipur, Karna Narendra Agricultural University in Jobner and Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute in Avikanagar. This was his 15th visit to Rajasthan after becoming the Vice President. Let us tell you that Dhankhar had taken charge as the 14th Vice President of the country and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha on August 11 last year.
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By Avadhesh Akodia Verified| The Wire (India) Verified Politics Loans, Debt, Land Sold: A Father’s Fight To Get Justice for Daughter Who Was Raped From the registration of the FIR to conviction of the accused, it has been an arduous journey for the father of the Dalit teenager who was found dead in the water tank of a teachers’ training college in Rajasthan’s Bikaner.
By Avadhesh Akodia Verified| The Wire (India) Verified Lucknow: The office of Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee in the Mall Avenue area of Lucknow is buzzing with action. With assembly elections due early next year, ticket-seekers and supporters of party leaders do frequent the office. But for the last three days, there’s been a different group of people thronging the party premises – the unemployed youth of Rajasthan. Why should Rajasthan’s youth throng the Congress office in Lucknow when the party is not in power in UP?
Company Info
Dainik Bhaskar
Dainik Bhaskar is a print media company that publishes newspapers and magazines covering sports, bollywood, lifestyle, religion and politics news.
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
'+91 75539 88884
Founded: 1958