Overview

• Shama Parveen alleged in a widely shared video that a woman doctor at Jaunpur District Women’s Hospital refused to conduct her delivery because she is Muslim.
• Chief Medical Superintendent Dr Mahendra Gupta said the on‑duty doctor examined Parveen, denied making any religious remark, and was asked for a formal explanation.
• Dr Gupta said an internal inquiry has been completed and higher authorities were informed, with action promised if the allegation is substantiated.
• Police registered an FIR against journalists Mayank Srivastava and Mohammad Usman after a complaint by the CMS alleging forcible entry into the labour room, filming, property damage, and circulation of the video.
• Opposition leaders condemned the episode and demanded action, while a BJP spokesperson rejected claims of discrimination and officials flagged concerns about patient privacy in the labour ward.