Gurgaon Couple Alleges Baby Swapped During IVF Procedure
A couple from Gurgaon has alleged that one of their newborn twins was swapped during an in-vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure after a DNA test reportedly indicated that neither parent is biologically related to the child. The IVF treatment was conducted at a fertility clinic in Greater Kailash, Delhi, according to a complaint filed by the couple.
The complainant, Rahul Rathore, stated that the egg retrieval and semen collection took place on February 13 of the previous year, while the embryo transfer was performed on May 14. The couple became suspicious after the birth of their twins on January 5, as one of the babies did not resemble any family members. They subsequently conducted a DNA test, which, according to Rathore, failed to establish maternity or paternity for one of the children.
Rathore said he first approached the hospital on January 7 and later informed the Union health ministry in February. The matter was also taken up with the State Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Department in March, but he alleged that no action was taken. Despite approaching police and authorities for nearly three months, an FIR was not registered until a court intervened. "For about three months, we kept approaching the authorities and the police department to get an FIR filed, but it was not registered. Finally, the court intervened, and the FIR was filed under court direction. However, the very next day, a stay was placed on the investigation," he told news agency ANI.
According to the complainant, an investigation was opened on June 5. He alleged that despite appearing for court proceedings twice and submitting documents and evidence, authorities continued to focus on procedural compliance rather than the substance of the complaint. Rathore also claimed that the absence of clear guidelines was affecting the probe and complicating what he described as a straightforward matter. He maintained that the family is only seeking a fair investigation into the allegations.
Questioning objections to the DNA test, Rathore said the couple had spent around Rs 5-6 lakh on the IVF process and undergone multiple medical procedures. "It is my right and my awareness. If I am feeling something is wrong, I will get it checked from my end," he told ANI.
The allegations have not been independently verified, and authorities have not yet publicly commented on the claims. The matter remains under investigation.
