Lahore, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 30 Mar, 2026) The Punjab Health Ministry has appointed two senior officers as investigating officers to hear cases against those responsible for the incidents at Lady Willingdon Hospital involving a video recording of a surgery and a security guard anesthetizing a patient.
Local Government Secretary Shakeel Ahmad Mian has been appointed as investigating officer to hear notices issued against those responsible for video recording a surgery at Lady Willingdon Hospital. Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Asif Bilal Lodhi has been appointed as investigating officer to hear show-cause notices issued against those responsible for the incident in which a security guard drugged a patient at the hospital, a press release issued on Monday said.
Show-case notices have been issued to Prof. Dr Uzma Hussain (BS-20), former Head of Department of Gynecology (HOD); Dr. Farah Inaam (BS-19), former Medical Supervisor (MS); Dr. Iqra Hafeez, former World Meteorological Organization; Iqra Zahid, former charge nurse (BS-16); Fawzia Rasheed, former charge nurse (BS-16); and Haseeb Al Rauf, Ex-Cook (BS-02), under Section 7(b) read with Section 5(1)(a) of the PEEDA Act of 2006.
Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafiq said such behavior is a serious violation of medical ethics, professional standards and the prescribed code of conduct, undermining patient dignity and reflecting inappropriate behavior by public servants entrusted with sensitive healthcare responsibilities. He said the law points to serious corruption, inefficiency and administrative failure, amounting to undermining public confidence in the healthcare system.
Khawaja Salman Rafiq also said that according to the video, a security guard was allegedly allowed to illegally administer anesthesia to a patient inside the operating theatre. He described this as a serious violation of the hospital’s regulations, medical ethics and legal framework, as performing anesthesia is a specialized medical procedure restricted to qualified medical professionals only.
Punjab Health Minister Azmat Mahmood said that after considering the facts of the case, action will be taken against every person responsible under the Punjab Employee Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act (PEEDA) 2006. He said the incident reflects gross negligence, lack of supervision, administrative failure and corruption, endangering the life of a patient and damaging the reputation of a government medical institution.
The show notice stated that Professor Dr. Uzma Hussain, in her capacity as Head of the Department of Gynecology, failed to exercise effective supervision and administrative control over the affairs of her unit. Due to her negligence, the unprofessional and unethical behavior of subordinate doctors could not be stopped in time, which led to the alleged caesarean section betting incident.
The notifications also stated that Dr. Farah Inaam, A Mswas responsible for the general management, discipline and implementation of standard operating procedures at the hospital, but failed to exercise proper supervision and administrative control, which resulted in staff engaging in inappropriate behavior and gambling during cesarean section.
Dr. Iqra Hafeez, Dr. Iqra Zahid and Dr. Fawzia Rasheed were found involved in the incident, and video evidence allegedly shows them being bitten while performing the caesarean section. Their behavior has been described as gross corruption, negligence and a clear violation of medical ethics. Haseeb Al Rauf, who works as a cook, was also found involved in unrelated activities inside the operating room despite his duties being outside the operating room.
Separate show cause notices were also issued under Section 7(b) read with Section 5(1)(a) of the PEEDA Act, 2006, to Dr. Munir Hussain (BS-19), Ex-Chief Officer advisor Anesthesiologist and Dr. Farah Inaam (BS-19), former medical supervisor; Dr. Rattaba Khaled (BS-18), former senior anesthesiologist; Dr. Monza Nahid (BS-18), former senior anesthesiologist; Dar Al-Shahwar Eram (BS-18), former Senior Medical Officer/AMS (Administrative); and Uzma Hassan (BS-17), former head nurse, in connection with an incident in which a security guard sedated a patient at Lady Willingdon Hospital.
According to the show notice, Dr Munir Hussain, as in-charge of the anesthesia department, failed to ensure that only trained staff were deployed in the operating theatre. Due to lack of supervision, an unrelated security guard injected the patient, and surprisingly, his name was also included in the duty list approved by Dr. Munir Hussain.
Dr. Farah Inam, as MS, was responsible for administration, discipline and implementation of standard operating procedures at the hospital, and the anesthesia incident conducted by a security guard reflects serious administrative misconduct. Dr. Rutba Khaled failed to supervise medical procedures and carry out her duties in the operating room. You have committed serious professional misconduct by directing or allowing an unqualified person to administer anesthesia, thereby endangering the patient’s life.
Dr. Munza Nahid, as AMS supervisor, failed to supervise operating room activities and fell on a shift roster that allowed the security guard to administer anesthesia even though he knew he was not qualified to do so. Dr. Dar Al-Shahour Iram violated medical rules and regulations in the operating room and failed to ensure compliance, while her negligence allowed an unrelated official to perform medical procedures, amounting to professional negligence and compromising patient safety. Uzma Hassan also failed to supervise the nursing staff and control the operating room, enabling an unqualified person to administer anesthesia.
The show notice stated that concrete evidence exists in the form of a video recording; Therefore, there is no need for a formal investigation.
On the directions of the Chief Minister Punjab, direct action will be taken under Section 7 of the PEEDA Act. All responsible parties have been directed to submit written responses within seven days so that action can be taken against them under the law.