The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has called for a ban on shooting for films in government hospitals of the state.
Commission member V. K. Beena Kumari on Sunday issued an order recommending the state government avoid film shootings in government hospitals with 24-hour facilities including casualty management.
This is in light of the inconvenience caused to patients of Government Taluk Hospital, Angamaly, in connection with the shooting of a Fahad Faasil-starrer āPainkiliā at its emergency wing on July 4.
The State Human Rights panel had asked the District Medical Officer, Ernakulam, and the hospital superintendent to explain why permission was granted for the film’s shooting at the emergency wing.
It was alleged that the lights at the wing were dimmed as part of the shooting.
Around 50 persons, including actors, were present. It was learnt that the shooting was held even while doctors were treating patients.
The commission had noted that space was limited in the emergency department. In a statement, Beena Kumari said: āA person who had come to the hospital with a critically ill patient could not enter the emergency department. No one was allowed through the main gate. The crew instructed patients and bystanders to keep quiet during filming. The shooting has been ongoing for two days.ā