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Surgery Photos Leak: Privacy Breach at Hospital?
30 Apr
Summary
- Patient's surgery photos were allegedly shared publicly online.
- The leak reportedly exposed the patient's face and private parts.
- Police are investigating the source and spread of the leaked images.
An investigation is underway following the alleged public sharing of photographs taken during a patient's surgery on April 26. The procedure, to address a Bartholin cyst, was performed under senior medical supervision.
Controversy erupted when images allegedly showing the patient's face and private parts were circulated, sparking concerns over privacy violations and medical ethics. This leak has drawn significant criticism from various groups.
Prompted by intervention from a State Women's Commission member, police have initiated a probe to identify those responsible for capturing and distributing the images. The State Women's Commission has requested a preliminary inquiry from the Superintendent of Police.
Initial findings suggest the photographs may have been shared in an official WhatsApp group intended for institutional communication with the media, subsequently spreading to another group linked to the state information department. Disciplinary action will be taken against those found responsible for this major mistake.
