‘Babies stolen by burqa-clad women’: Guard stops 2 visitors at Mumbai's Cooper Hospital
A woman alleged being asked to remove her burqa at Cooper Hospital, sparking a political controversy. The hospital issued a show-cause notice and conducted staff sensitisation workshops after the incident. Advocates reported similar experiences, citing security reasons for the alleged restriction. Political leaders across parties reacted, with some backing security concerns and others condemning discrimination. The episode has ignited a debate on hospital security protocols and attire-based restrictions.
