Cyber Crime
Private Videos of Women Patients at Rajkot Hospital Leaked Online, Sparking Outrage
Rajkot, Gujarat – A shocking incident involving the leak and sale of private medical videos of women patients at Payal Maternity Hospital has ignited public fury and led to the arrest of three individuals. The videos, recorded during medical examinations, surfaced on a YouTube channel and were subsequently circulated on a Telegram channel for a fee.
Videos Surface Online, Trigger Investigation
Seven videos from Payal Maternity Hospital were discovered on the YouTube channel “Megha MBBS.” Access to these videos was offered through a Telegram link, with subscription fees ranging from Rs 999 to Rs 1,500. The Telegram account even used images of women at the Maha Kumbh in its thumbnail to attract viewers, according to police reports.
The videos appear to show women patients undergoing medical examinations in a closed room with a female doctor, or receiving injections from a nurse, as captured by CCTV cameras.
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Police Action and Arrests
“The accused uploaded seven videos on the YouTube channel and provided a Telegram group link in the description,” stated Hardik Makadia, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Cyber Crime). “Group members were asked to pay to watch more videos. Screenshots of similar videos were shared to entice subscriptions.”
The investigation revealed that the Telegram group was created in September 2023, and the YouTube channel launched in January 2024. The Telegram group, which promoted the channel, had over 90 members.
“In one video, a nurse and a woman patient can be heard speaking in Gujarati,” Makadia added.
Gujarat’s Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi, announced the arrest of three individuals via Twitter: Prajwal Ashok Taili (Latur, Maharashtra), Praj Rajendra Patil (Sangli, Maharashtra), and Chandraprakash Fulchand (Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh). The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch made the arrests within 48 hours, following an investigation spanning 3,000 km.
Rajkot Hospital CCTV Video Issue:
Case Highlights:
– 3 individuals arrested for uploading viral videos of a female patient’s treatment.– Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch cracked the case within 48 hours.
– Accused from Maharashtra and UP, caught after extensive investigation and… pic.twitter.com/67yuNpNUqL
— Harsh Sanghavi (@sanghaviharsh) February 19, 2025
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Hospital Claims Hacking, Faces Scrutiny
Payal Hospital officials claimed their CCTV system may have been hacked. “Someone must have accessed our videos illegally,” hospital authorities told reporters. “We have done nothing wrong and will cooperate fully with the police.”
However, the hospital has yet to explain the presence of a CCTV camera in a room where women’s privacy could be compromised.
Investigation Details Unveiled
- The Social Media Monitoring Cell identified the YouTube channel on February 17, 2024.
- A case was registered under IT Act sections 66 (E) and 67.
- Technical teams analyzed CCTV footage and social media activity.
- The viral video’s origin was traced to the Rajkot maternity home.
Accused Roles Defined
- Prajwal Ashok Taili created the YouTube channel “MEGHA MBBS, ANDAMEN PRODUCTION” and the Telegram group “MEGHA DEMOS.”
- Praj Rajendra Patil provided the mobile number for managing the “DEMOS” Telegram group and handled bank account details for subscription payments.
- Chandraprakash Fulchand created the YouTube channel “CP MONDA” and uploaded videos.
Security Alert Issued
Authorities issued a security alert regarding CCTV camera systems: DO NOT share your ID/password with anyone. CHANGE the default company password and SET a new, strong password.
Wider Implications
This incident has exposed a pan-India racket involved in creating and selling indecent and potentially pornographic content. The investigation continues.