Ahmedabad: A disturbing incident unfolded at Sola Civil Hospital when a staff member was reportedly caught video-recording a woman patient in the X-ray room. The patient noticed the man recording on his mobile phone and raised an alarm, prompting her relatives to confront him.
An examination of his phone allegedly revealed additional recordings of a similar nature. Hospital authorities stated that no formal charges have been filed, as the matter was reportedly settled between the accused and the patient’s family. Officials from the Sola police station also noted that no complaint has been registered, and consequently, no legal action has been taken.Also Read:Bengaluru Hospital technician arrested for allegedly filming female staffDr Dipika Singhal, the hospital’s medical superintendent, called it a “shameful incident”. “The man has been identified as a driver attached to the community medicine department of GMERS Medical College. We have already asked the college dean to take strict action against him. He is a long-serving employee, and there are no prior complaints against him,” she said, reports TOI.Dr. Singhal added that both the hospital police desk and the 181 Abhayam helpline had been informed, though the patient’s relatives chose not to pursue legal action. She also emphasized that stricter protocols for staff and visitors accessing sensitive areas, like the X-ray department, will be enforced to prevent similar incidents.
Inspector K. N. Bhukan of Sola police stated that since neither the hospital authorities nor any victim had filed a complaint, no legal action was initiated.Also Read:Guntur Medical College male nurse arrested for allegedly filming women doctorsIn light of the incident, the hospital administration has declared intentions to bolster security measures in specific areas to avert similar occurrences in the future. Disciplinary actions against the driver have also been mandated. As a long-time employee, with 15 years of service, the accused had gained unrestricted access to sensitive areas, which he misused to capture unauthorized footage of multiple female patients in the X-ray department, reports the CSR Journal.
