Bhubaneswar, June 13 -- KEM Hospital and Medical College on Saturday placed MBBS student Sejal Pawar on a 15-day forced leave and barred her from entering the hospital campus, medical college, and hostel premises following a controversy linked to a viral stand-up comedy video featuring comedian Pranit More.

The action follows a preliminary inquiry by the institution, which confirmed that the individual seen in the viral clip was the student. Officials stated that the remarks attributed to her in the video appeared inappropriate at first glance and were considered unacceptable.

As an interim measure, Pawar has been sent home and handed over to her family. During the leave period, she will not be allowed to participate in academic or coll...