Sejal Pawar Faces Inquiry Over Viral Cadaver Comment Controversy

Now three months later, the remark does not look funny. She was criticized for disrespectful representation of the dead bodies/body donors and an investigation has been ordered.

KEM Hospital Launches Internal Investigation

The hospital has ordered an inquiry against Pawar. Such remarks are entirely unacceptable, said the Dean of King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital Dr Harish Pathak. He has appointed a two-member committee to probe the issue and furnish a report for taking necessary institutional action.

He said, "We exercise sensitivity when it comes to talking about dead people since their organs can be donated for medical purposes. We have constituted a two-member committee to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. Appropriate action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation expected by evening.”

AIMSA Condemns Insensitive Representation

The All India Medical Students' Association has strongly criticised the insensitive and disrespectful representation of dead bodies.

"Every cadaver represents a noble individual who made the selfless decision of body donation for the advancement of medical education and scientific learning. It is because of these donors that generations of medical students are able to learn human anatomy and become doctors dedicated to saving countless lives. Such contributions deserve the highest degree of dignity, gratitude, and respect," AIMSA said.

“We also urge the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, to urgently intervene and ensure that such insensitive content, which disrespects body donors, medical ethics, and human dignity, is not promoted, broadcast, or circulated on any platform in the future," the body added.

Sejal Pawar Issues Public Apology

A clip of the comedian Pranit More's show is being circulated on social media in which Pawar could be seen talking about the dead bodies used for medical studies. Pawar can be heard saying that different parts of the body are chopped and she compares the size of the dead male patient's genitalia. Pawar has since apologised for the remark.

Pawar stated that she takes complete responsibility for her remarks and acknowledges the possibility of their being misunderstood.

She said, "I genuinely want to address a clip from a recent video that has been circulating. Having watched it back, I completely understand why people were upset by what I said. The topic is a sensitive one, and my comments came across in a way they shouldn't have. While there was never any intention to disrespect anyone, I recognise that impact matters more than intent.”

"As a student, this has been a learning experience for me, and it has made me reflect on the way I communicate, especially when discussing subjects that deserve greater thought and sensitivity. To everyone who was disappointed or hurt by the clip, I understand what went wrong, and I am genuinely sorry for that, and I would never let this happen ever again!" she added.