Doctor suspended for joking about men’s private parts during postmortem: Manorama Online News
KEM Medical College in Mumbai has taken disciplinary action against MBBS student Sejal Pawar after remarks she made during a stand-up comedy show triggered controversy. The college said the comments were disrespectful to deceased persons and ordered her to take 15 days of compulsory leave. During this period, she has also been barred from entering the college campus and hostel premises.
The controversy began after a response Pawar gave during the show, hosted by Pranit More, went viral. In the video, when asked a question on stage, she reportedly said that she used to make jokes about men’s private parts during postmortems. The remark drew widespread criticism online and led to a police case being registered by Maharashtra Cyber Police.
Following the backlash, KEM Medical College formed an inquiry committee to verify the identity of the person seen in the video and determine whether the conduct violated institutional norms. After confirming that the woman in the video was Sejal Pawar, the college initiated disciplinary proceedings. Her parents were also called in by the college authorities as part of the response to the incident.
In addition to the leave and campus ban, the college has instructed Pawar to undergo counseling, citing the emotional stress caused by the controversy. The student also issued an apology video after the comments became a subject of public debate.
The college has set up a five-member committee to conduct a detailed investigation into the matter. The panel has been asked to submit its report within seven days. The incident has drawn attention because it involves a medical student and alleged disrespect toward the dead, raising questions about professional conduct, sensitivity, and the standards expected of future healthcare workers.
The case has also sparked discussion about the boundary between comedy and offensive speech, especially when it involves medical training and postmortem procedures. While the college has not announced any further permanent action yet, the interim measures reflect the seriousness with which it is treating the episode.
The matter remains under review, with both institutional and legal scrutiny continuing after the viral video spread across social media platforms.
