A 20-year-old man from Sanjak, Uttar Pradesh state, accused his friend of tricking him into undergoing gender reassignment surgery without his consent. Mujahid claimed that Omprakash had deceived him into changing his gender on June 3, by providing false information about having health problems and needing to be examined at Begrajpur Medical College in Mansoorpur.
Upon waking up, Mujahid discovered that he had undergone surgery without his knowledge and had his genitals removed. Omprakash informed him that he would now have to live with him, as no one in the family or community would accept him anymore. Additionally, Omprakash threatened to shoot Mujahid’s father and seize the land he had inherited.
The incident sparked outrage and led to protests from the Bharatiya Kisan Farmers’ Union, who organized a demonstration at the medical college demanding action against Omprakash and the doctors involved. The case highlights a larger issue of organ trafficking in hospitals where individuals are targeted for harvesting without their consent. According to Mr. Shyam Pal, leader of the association, there was a group operating within the hospital that was involved in this illegal practice.
Mujahid’s father filed a complaint with the police on June 16 which resulted in Omprakash’s arrest. However, Mr. Pal criticized the authorities for their lax response and urged stricter action to be taken against those responsible for this crime. He also demanded compensation of at least 20 million rupees for Mujahid who was severely affected by the traumatic incident. The police assured protesters that they would thoroughly investigate Mujahid’s case including the involvement of hospital staff.
In conclusion, this case is a clear example of how individuals can be taken advantage of by those they trust and how important it is for healthcare professionals to adhere to ethical standards when treating patients. It is crucial that stricter measures are taken to prevent such incidents from happening again in future and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
