Srinagar, July 31 – A wave of shock and disappointment has swept through the Kashmir Valley after a video allegedly filmed by a doctor inside the labour room and operation theatre of a government maternity hospital in Srinagar went viral on social media.
The disturbing clip, which surfaced on Wednesday, captures scenes from within one of the most sensitive areas of the hospital—while a surgery was reportedly underway. The doctor, seen casually walking and recording through the labour room with colleagues, has triggered a fierce backlash from the public and the medical fraternity alike.
For many, the video isn’t just a violation of professional boundaries—it’s a painful reminder of how deeply personal moments in a patient’s life can be disregarded for fleeting social media attention. The labour room, where life begins and vulnerability is at its peak, is sacred. That sanctity, many argue, was broken.
Patients, their families, and even fellow doctors have condemned the act, demanding strict accountability. The video has reopened critical conversations around ethics, patient dignity, and the need for more stringent enforcement of privacy laws in medical settings.
The Principal of Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, which oversees the hospital in question, has immediately ordered an inquiry. A report has been sought within 24 hours. Authorities emphasized that the act not only breaches medical ethics but also flouts the Medical Council of India’s rules and could be punishable under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
This incident comes close on the heels of another controversy at Srinagar’s SMHS hospital, where doctors were accused of misbehaving with a female journalist. Tensions have been rising across medical institutions, compounded by recent administrative actions such as mass doctor transfers aimed at reforming the healthcare system.
The larger question remains: When those entrusted with care and compassion forget their calling, who holds them accountable?
