Two more identified in hospital video scandal
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) had previously arrested Shakil, a radiology machinist, and Zainul Abideen, a ward servant at Tehsil Headquarters Hospital (THQ) Kahuta, for harassing female patients and recording illicit videos.
Shakil is also accused of blackmailing women using the footage. The arrests, made on July 9, 2025, followed a complaint that led to the filing of an FIR under the PECA Act of 2016, marking a significant breach of medical ethics and public trust.
Kahuta Health Authority CEO Dr Asif Arbab Khan Niazi, in a statement to the APP on Thursday, revealed that the issue dates back to 2022, when Shakil was warned and monitored by male and female officials under Dr Zaheer's supervision. Despite an earlier inquiry and punishment, Shakil did not reform his behaviour.
"Recently, a complaint with the videos was submitted to the FIA, leading to the arrest of Shakil and another individual. We've suspended them, launched a new inquiry, and also suspended two other staff members who knew about the videos but failed to report them. The department has ordered strict punishment to prevent such incidents in the future," the CEO stated.
"We have expanded the inquiry, and two more employees are being investigated for not informing the hospital management despite being aware of the illicit activities," he added. "The health authority will not tolerate any malicious acts by hospital staff."
The initial inquiry into the allegations confirmed that Shakil acted inappropriately with a female patient in the X-ray room, while Zain recorded the incident.
A three-member inquiry committee has been formed by the DHA.
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