Nationwide Doctors’ Strike in Response to Kolkata Rape-Murder Incident
Doctors across India launched a 24-hour strike starting at 6 am today to protest the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) announced the strike, emphasizing that non-emergency health services would be withdrawn but essential and casualty services would be maintained. This protest comes more than a week after the horrifying incident, which has sparked outrage and demands for better security for medical professionals.
Key Updates:
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Parents’ Testimony: The victim’s parents have provided the CBI with names of interns and physicians they suspect may be involved in the crime.
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Union Minister’s Comments: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju highlighted the incident as a significant concern for medical staff safety, calling it a nationwide societal issue.
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CBI Investigation: Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, has been summoned for questioning by the CBI.
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Nationwide Protests: Resident doctors in Ahmedabad and Rajkot have held protests in solidarity with their Kolkata counterparts.
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IMA’s Demands: The IMA outlined five key demands, including a policy to address violence against doctors, declaring hospitals as safe zones, improving working conditions for resident doctors, ensuring a thorough investigation, and providing appropriate compensation to the victim’s family.
- Governor’s Critique: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose criticized the state government for failing to protect its citizens, accusing it of allowing "vandals and scandals" to disrupt civic life.
The incident has ignited widespread protests, with doctors and women’s groups demanding stricter laws and enhanced security to prevent violence against women and medical staff. Despite the strike, essential medical services remain operational to minimize public inconvenience.
Original Story https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/kolkata-rape-murder-case-live-news-updates-doctors-begin-24-hour-strike-over-rg-kar-medical-college-and-hospital-incident-6355362
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