Sudeshna Mondal Under Fire for Sharing Photos of Female Patients and Infants on Social Media
Kolkata 'intern doctor' Sudeshna Mondal faces online backlash for allegedly sharing photos of female patients (some unconscious) and infants on social media without clear consent. Critics demand probes by NMC and police over privacy violations. She earlier apologised in September for posting newborn images.
A "medical intern" at Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital (CNMCH) in West Bengal's Kolkata is facing widespread criticism online after social media users accused her of posting photographs of patients, including infants and individuals in vulnerable states, without clear consent. Sudeshna Mondal, who uses the handle @epicnephrin_e and describes herself as an "intern doctor" at CNMCH, has drawn attention for content shared on X (formerly Twitter).
Users have circulated screenshots and images allegedly showing her with newborns and female patients in hospital settings, including areas associated with labour rooms and operating theatres. Kolkata Shocker: Man Kills Wife in Front of Minor Daughter in Kasba, Arrested While Trying to Flee.
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Allegations of Privacy Violations
Posts circulating since late September 2026 claim Mondal photographed unconscious or anaesthetised patients and shared the images online, sometimes with faces or identifying details blurred in public posts. One widely shared post alleged she was “turning unconscious patients into Instagram and Twitter content” and called the practice a violation of patient dignity and medical ethics.
Critics tagged the National Medical Commission (NMC), the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the National Commission for Women, the Indian Medical Association, West Bengal health authorities, and Kolkata Police. They demanded investigations, possible suspension of her licence, device seizures, and FIRs under provisions related to patient privacy and the IT Act. Separate posts highlighted images of young infants’ faces, with some users noting cultural concerns about exposing newborns to strangers before traditional ceremonies.
Earlier Controversy Involving Newborns
This is not the first time Mondal has faced scrutiny. In early September 2026, she apologised after sharing photographs and videos of herself holding and posing with newborns in neonatal and labour room areas at CNMCH. At the time, she stated she had obtained consent from family members and postgraduate doctors and took the pictures as personal memories. After criticism, including from doctor and commentator Dr Cyriac Abby Philips (known as TheLiverDoc), she deleted the posts.
In her apology, Mondal said she “genuinely didn’t know it wasn’t okay” and would not post further photos of babies, with or without consent. She also addressed hygiene concerns raised online. News reports from outlets including News18 and The Times of India covered that earlier episode, which sparked debate on patient privacy and professional boundaries for medical students and interns. Kolkata Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Wednesday, 30 September 2026: Clear Skies and High Humidity, High of 32°C.
Calls for Action and Context
Recent posts question whether similar practices continued or whether additional images of adult female patients exist. One user noted that Mondal’s account lists her as an intern, raising questions about licensing status. Others pointed to National Medical Commission ethics guidelines that emphasise confidentiality and require informed consent for any photography or recording of patients. No official statement from CNMCH, the West Bengal health department, or the NMC regarding the latest allegations was immediately available.
Mondal’s account remains active, though some users reported it as restricted or private in certain contexts. She has not issued a detailed public response to the newest claims in the posts reviewed. Patient privacy remains a core principle in medical practice in India. Guidelines from the NMC stress that images of patients, especially those unable to consent due to anaesthesia or age, should not be shared publicly without proper authorisation. The current online discussion underscores ongoing concerns about social media use by medical professionals in clinical environments.
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