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Mumbai Hospital Stops Burqa Clad Woman Over Security Fears of Baby Theft | Viral Video

Sep 1, 2026
A viral video from RN Cooper Hospital in Mumbai shows security personnel stopping a woman in a burqa from entering the premises. The hospital cited security reasons — including the risk of someone using the garment to hide a stolen baby or a weapon. Advocate Zahra Shaikh, who was visiting a relative, recorded the confrontation and accused staff of discrimination instead of cooperating with the check. The incident has sparked debate online about hospital security protocols versus religious attire and personal rights. What do you think — is such screening justified for public hospital safety?

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