Gurugram couple alleges IVF mix-up after DNA test fails to confirm parenthood; Probe sought
Babushahi Bureau
Gurugram (Haryana), June 16, 2026: A Gurugram-based couple has alleged a possible child swap or embryo mix-up during an IVF procedure after a DNA test reportedly failed to establish maternity and paternity of one of their newborn twins.
The couple has sought a detailed investigation into the matter, claiming they have spent the last five months approaching hospitals, government authorities, police and courts in search of answers.
According to Rahul Rathore and his wife Meenu Rathore, residents of the Dwarka Expressway area in Gurugram, they underwent IVF treatment at a fertility clinic in Delhi’s Greater Kailash.
Rathore alleged that egg retrieval and semen collection were carried out in February 2025, while embryo transfer took place in May 2025. The twins were subsequently born on January 5, 2026, at a hospital in Dwarka.
Speaking to media, Rathore said suspicions arose shortly after the birth when one of the babies did not appear to resemble the family. The couple then decided to conduct a DNA test.
According to Rathore, the DNA report did not establish either maternity or paternity for one of the children. He alleged that the findings raised concerns about a possible mix-up during the IVF process or at a later stage.
The couple claims they first approached the hospital on January 7 and later informed the Union Health Ministry in February. They also submitted complaints to the State Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Department in March. However, Rathore alleged that no significant action was taken despite repeated representations.
“For about three months, we kept approaching authorities and the police department to get an FIR registered, but it was not filed. Finally, the court intervened, following which the FIR was registered,” Rathore claimed.
According to the family, a police case was eventually registered after intervention by a court. The couple further alleged that they have been attending court proceedings and submitting documents and evidence in support of their complaint.
The matter gained wider attention after the couple released a video on social media describing their ordeal and appealing for help in locating their biological child. In the video, the family urged couples who underwent IVF treatment at the same fertility centre during 2025, or whose children were born at the concerned hospital around January 5, 2026, to consider DNA testing.
Rathore has also called for a high-level investigation into the case, claiming that all aspects of the IVF procedure, embryo handling and delivery records should be examined. He alleged that relevant hospital records have been sought during legal proceedings and argued that a comprehensive inquiry is necessary to establish the facts.
The couple maintains that their primary objective is not to assign blame but to determine whether a mix-up occurred and, if so, to identify their biological child.
The hospitals named in the allegations had not issued a public response at the time of filing this report. The claims made by the couple remain allegations and are subject to investigation. No wrongdoing has been established by any court, investigative agency or regulatory authority so far.
The case has triggered concern over safeguards and accountability within assisted reproductive technology services and is likely to draw increased scrutiny as the investigation progresses.