Rajkot Payal Hospital CCTV Scandal: Cyber Crime Investigation Uncovers Shocking Details

Rajkot, Gujarat: A shocking case of cybercrime has emerged from Rajkot’s Payal Maternity Hospital, where private CCTV footage of female patients has been leaked online. Ahmedabad Cyber Crime, in coordination with the Rajkot police, has launched an extensive investigation into the matter, leading to the identification of two suspects. Sources indicate that these individuals have been arrested and are believed to be part of a larger cyber mafia network involved in hacking and distributing private footage.

CCTV Footage of Female Patients Leaked Online

The scandal surfaced when explicit videos from the hospital’s gynecology examination room were found circulating on a YouTube channel named “Megha MBBS” and a Telegram group called “Megha Demos Group.” Further investigation revealed that the perpetrators were not just leaking hospital footage but were also sharing illicit videos of women in gyms, public bathrooms, and religious bathing areas.

Authorities suspect that hackers breached the hospital’s CCTV system and accessed private footage without the knowledge of the hospital staff. Ahmedabad Cyber Crime and Rajkot Cyber Crime teams have seized digital evidence, including the hospital’s CCTV DVR and related data, to trace the origins of the leaks.

Cyber Mafia’s Subscription-Based Operation Exposed

The investigation has uncovered a disturbing network where semi-nude videos of women were being sold through online subscriptions. Reports suggest that these videos were offered at prices ranging from ₹900 to ₹3,000 on Telegram. The cybercrime teams have expanded their probe across multiple states to track down the masterminds behind these illegal operations.

Doctor Confirms Hospital Footage Was Hacked

Dr. Amit Dave of Payal Maternity Hospital has confirmed that the leaked videos originated from their facility. He maintains that the hospital’s CCTV system was hacked and that the staff had no involvement in recording or distributing the footage. However, serious concerns have arisen regarding patient privacy and security lapses in medical institutions.

A critical question remains unanswered: Who authorized the installation of CCTV cameras in sensitive areas of the hospital? Reports suggest that the footage was uploaded without the knowledge of the medical staff, and hospital authorities are facing backlash for their indifferent response to the scandal.

Authorities Take Action to Prevent Further Privacy Breaches

In response to the scandal, the Gujarat Health Department has issued strict directives to all district health officers, government hospitals, and primary healthcare centers to ensure patient privacy is not violated. Hospitals have been instructed to review their CCTV installations and tighten security measures to prevent similar incidents.

Nationwide Investigation Underway

Given the scale of the operation, cybercrime teams suspect that this network extends across multiple cities, with illicit footage being traded through various online platforms. Law enforcement agencies are working to shut down the involved YouTube and Telegram channels and trace financial transactions linked to the sale of videos.