A troubling video from a government hospital in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, has gone viral on social media, purportedly showing a female ward attendant kicking and shoving a mentally ill man as she tries to force him out of a hospital corridor.The video has sparked extensive anger across social media, with numerous users calling for severe action against the hospital staff for the alleged mistreatment of a vulnerable patient.

Ward Attendant Seen Kicking and Pushing Patient

In the viral video, the young man, reported to be mentally unstable, is seen sitting on the floor in visible distress inside a corridor at Raebareli District Hospital. The female ward attendant, dressed in a white uniform, is seen repeatedly pushing and kicking him while ordering him to vacate the area. She is also heard shouting at the man and allegedly hurling abuses as she attempts to drive him out of the hospital. Throughout the incident, the man remains largely passive, making only slight movements to adjust his position and offering no visible resistance.

Security Guard Remains a Bystander

The video also depicts a security guard positioned a short distance away with his hands clasped. Although he appears to witness the alleged assault, he neither steps in nor makes any effort to stop the ward attendant. As the dispute persists, several individuals are observed moving along the corridor while the ward attendant keeps gesturing in anger and physically interacting with the patient.

Video Sparks Outrage Online

The video, which emerged on social media on Tuesday, has sparked strong backlash from users, many of whom are demanding an investigation into the incident and accountability for those involved. Several individuals challenged the way a reportedly mentally ill person was handled, contending that hospital personnel are obligated to offer care and safeguard patients instead of engaging in physical mistreatment.

At the time of publication, officials had not released an official statement regarding the video’s authenticity or whether any disciplinary measures had been taken.