Karnataka Doctor Fired Over Pre-Wedding Shoot

Doctor Dismissed in Karnataka for Operation Theatre Pre-Wedding Shoot

In Chitradurga, Karnataka, a doctor was terminated from his job after conducting a pre-wedding photoshoot with his fiancée inside an operation theatre at a hospital. The incident occurred in the Chitradurga district on Wednesday.

Footage of the shoot depicts the doctor, who was employed on a contractual basis at the hospital in Chitradurga district, and his fiancée simulating a surgical procedure. The couple was equipped with medical instruments and a complete lighting arrangement in the backdrop.

Camerapersons and other technicians can be heard laughing as they documented the scene.

At the culmination, a participant portraying the patient is shown sitting up and bursting into laughter.

Following the viral spread of the video on social media, the district administration terminated the doctor from his position.

"We had appointed him through the National Health Mission (NHM) on a contract basis a month ago as a medical officer," stated District Health Officer of Chitradurga, Renu Prasad. "The operation theatre in question is currently unused and is undergoing repairs. It has not been in operation since September."

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao remarked that he "cannot tolerate such indiscipline from doctors."

On X, previously known as Twitter, Mr. Rao announced, "The doctor who arranged a pre-wedding photoshoot in the operation theater of Bharamasagar Government Hospital in Chitradurga has been terminated from employment."

"Government hospitals exist for the healthcare of people and not for personal endeavors. I cannot condone such misconduct from doctors."

The minister emphasized, "All contract employees, including doctors and staff, serving in the health department, must adhere to government service regulations while performing their duties."

"I have already instructed the relevant doctors and all staff to exercise caution to prevent such misconduct from occurring in government hospitals."

"Everyone should prioritize their responsibilities, recognizing that the resources allocated by the government to public hospitals are intended for the healthcare needs of the general populace," he added.