Viral Namaz Video at Vadodara’s SSG Hospital Sparks Inquiry

VADODARA : Fresh controversy has erupted in Vadodara after a video allegedly showing three individuals offering namaz inside the Outpatient Department (OPD) area of SSG Hospital went viral on social media, prompting hospital authorities to launch an investigation into the incident.

The development comes months after a similar controversy involving videos of prayers being offered on the campus of Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) had sparked public debate in the city. The latest video has once again triggered discussions about the use of public institutions for religious activities.

In the viral footage, three individuals can be seen offering namaz inside a section of the OPD premises of SSG Hospital, one of Gujarat’s largest government-run healthcare facilities. According to preliminary information, the individuals are suspected to be relatives of a patient receiving treatment at the hospital.

Hospital officials believe the incident may have occurred during a holiday or a relatively less crowded period in the OPD. No security personnel are visible in the video, raising questions about monitoring and access control within the premises.

Confirming the matter, SSG Hospital Superintendent Dr. Ranjan Iyer said the administration has taken note of the video and initiated an inquiry.

“This video has come to our attention. We are investigating the matter and examining the circumstances under which the incident took place,” Dr. Iyer said.

The incident has also revived memories of previous controversies at MS University. About three years ago, videos of a young man and woman offering namaz near the Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya gate and another student praying within the university’s Botany Department had gone viral, drawing widespread attention and debate.

Hospital authorities are now reviewing available information and are expected to determine whether any institutional guidelines or security protocols were violated. Officials have urged the public not to draw conclusions until the inquiry is completed and findings are officially released.