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Crime
Contract worker at SSG Hospital suspended after video shows him demanding ₹1,500
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 01:15 PM
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A contract employee of SSG Hospital has been suspended following the release of a video in which he is seen asking for a cash payment of ₹1,500. Hospital authorities say the suspension is pending a formal inquiry.
The administration of SSG Hospital announced the suspension of a contract worker after a video surfaced on social media showing the employee requesting a cash sum of ₹1,500 from a patient or visitor. The clip, which quickly went viral, prompted the hospital management to take immediate disciplinary action while a detailed inquiry is launched.
Hospital officials confirmed that the worker was on a temporary contract and that the alleged demand violates the institution's code of conduct. They added that no other staff members have been implicated and that patient safety and trust remain the top priority.
The suspended employee has not been given a public platform to comment on the allegations. The investigation will examine whether the demand was part of a broader pattern of misconduct and will determine any further legal or administrative steps.
Authorities have urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified content and to report any similar incidents to hospital officials. The case underscores ongoing concerns about ethical standards among contract staff in private and public healthcare facilities.
The hospital has pledged to reinforce its internal monitoring mechanisms and to provide additional training to all staff members to prevent future occurrences of such misconduct.
Hospital officials confirmed that the worker was on a temporary contract and that the alleged demand violates the institution's code of conduct. They added that no other staff members have been implicated and that patient safety and trust remain the top priority.
The suspended employee has not been given a public platform to comment on the allegations. The investigation will examine whether the demand was part of a broader pattern of misconduct and will determine any further legal or administrative steps.
Authorities have urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified content and to report any similar incidents to hospital officials. The case underscores ongoing concerns about ethical standards among contract staff in private and public healthcare facilities.
The hospital has pledged to reinforce its internal monitoring mechanisms and to provide additional training to all staff members to prevent future occurrences of such misconduct.