Live Updates on Kolkata Doctor Rape Case: In response to widespread protests over the tragic murder and assault of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced a 24-hour withdrawal of medical services across the country.
On Friday, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) announced a nationwide 24-hour strike by doctors in response to the tragic death of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Government Hospital in Kolkata. This action also comes in reaction to the violence that occurred during protests related to the case.
“Essential services will continue to operate as usual. Emergency personnel will be available, but routine outpatient departments (OPDs) will be closed, and elective surgeries will be postponed. This suspension affects all sectors where modern medicine practitioners are active. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) urges national support for the legitimate concerns of its medical professionals,” stated an IMA press release.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has labeled the recent RG Kar Medical College and Hospital vandalism as a “serious crime” and called for the harshest penalties, including the death penalty, for those responsible. She criticized both the Left (Bam) and BJP (Ram) for their alleged roles in the incident, which occurred on Wednesday night. In response, medical professionals in Kolkata, including doctors and nurses, are holding ongoing protests. Similar demonstrations have also taken place outside AIIMS Delhi.
On August 9, a tragic incident occurred at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, where a woman was reportedly raped and murdered in the institution’s main hall. The incident has significantly disrupted medical services, with students and doctors alike rallying for justice for the resident PG doctor. Videos have captured a large group entering the emergency ward, causing damage to chairs and vandalizing the protest site. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has now taken charge of the probe into this grave case of rape and murder.
Kolkata doctor rape case LIVE:
The Resident Doctors Association in Delhi has called for an indefinite strike in response to the tragic murder and rape of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. Recent footage from RML Hospital, captured by ANI, depicts junior doctors participating in a silent protest to condemn the horrific crime.
On Thursday, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) strongly denounced the violent assault on RG Kar Medical Hospital. This attack occurred during a peaceful demonstration protesting the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the facility.
On Friday, the CBI Special Crime Branch called in four doctors from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital for questioning in connection with the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the government facility.
The Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) has called for a 12-hour general strike this Friday in response to the ongoing protests over the murder and assault of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College.
The strike has significantly impacted daily life in Siliguri, with many shops remaining closed since 6 pm.
