PRAYAGRAJ, April 30 -- A controversy has erupted at the autonomous state medical college in Kaushambi after alleged photographs of a woman patient's intimate surgical procedure were circulated, reportedly violating medical ethics and patient privacy. According to reports, images from a Bartholin cyst surgery performed on a female patient were shared publicly after allegedly being released through the district information office and subsequently circulated on social media. The photographs allegedly show the patient's private body parts during the procedure, and in some images, her face is also visible. The incident has triggered strong reactions, particularly from women intellectuals and rights advocates, who have condemned the alleged breach of privacy and demanded accountability from those responsible. The controversy arose after photographs taken during the surgery were allegedly sent to the district information office and then circulated widely on digital platforms. Following the incident, the medical college administration has taken immediate action against a fourth-grade employee, who is alleged to have taken the photographs in the operation theatre. The employee has been removed from OT duties. Principal of the medical college Dr Hariom Kumar Singh said that the OT staff is not fully trained and confirmed that a fourth-grade employee had taken the photographs. He acknowledged the incident as a "major mistake" and said further disciplinary action would be taken. State women commission member Pratibha Kushwaha strongly condemned the incident, stating that it is unacceptable for a medical institution to violate an individual's privacy in such a manner. She confirmed that a preliminary inquiry has been initiated, and a letter has been sent to the Superintendent of Police, Kaushambi for investigation. Further action will be taken after receiving the inquiry report, she added....