Kolkata Doctor Rape And Murder Case: Amid IMA Strike, Centre Says FIR Be Filed For Violence Against Doctors Within 6 Hrs
Doctors have announced that non-essential services will be closed on August 17!
Kolkata Doctor Rape and Murder Case: India is in severe shock from the horrific incident that took place at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. A 31-year-old trainee doctor was brutally killed and raped inside the seminar hall. It has created an uproar in the country, and nationwide protests are happening. Amidst the violence against doctors, IMA has announced a strike from August 17 to August 18.
Healthy Ministry Issues Notice, Doctors Strike From August 17
In response to the tragic event where a trainee doctor was brutally killed at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, medical professionals nationwide have expressed their anger. The Health Ministry has issued an order demanding an FIR to be filed against anyone who uses violence against healthcare workers, nurses and doctors. Furthermore, on August 16, doctors announced to temporarily cease non-emergency services from August 17 till August 18. While emergency services will continue, routine checkups and elective surgeries will be postponed. According to a release by IMA, The withdrawal is across all the sectors wherever modern medicine doctors are providing service. IMA requires the sympathy of the nation with the just cause of its doctors.”
On August 16, the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) also announced a protest against the incident at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. They stated in a press release, “To voice our protest against these acts, we (BMC MARD, IMA, IMA JDN, ASMI) are organising a peaceful protest at Azad Maidan, Mumbai, on 16th August 2024 at 1 pm.” They urged their fellow medical colleagues, doctors, medical students, resident doctors, senior doctors and other associations to join them in this protest. For the unversed, on August 15, doctors were attacked by a mob of local goons who tried to tamper with the evidence.
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First Published: August 16, 2024 4:11 PM
