Doctors In India Strike Over Colleague's Tragic Death.
Indian doctors strike nationwide after a female colleague’s tragic rape and murder, demanding stronger laws, better protection, and justice. Protests grow across India.
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Doctors in India have started a nationwide strike after a female doctor was tragically raped and murdered in Kolkata. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is leading the strike, urging the country to join them in seeking justice.
The IMA has announced that all non-essential hospital services will be closed on Saturday. However, emergency services will remain open. The 24-hour strike is a response to growing concerns about safety for women and medical professionals in India.
Protests have erupted across India since the attack. The hospital where the incident occurred was vandalized by a mob, fueling calls for better protection for women and doctors.
The IMA has put forward five key demands:
- Stronger laws to protect doctors from violence.
- Hospitals to be declared safe zones with mandatory security.
- Improved working conditions for resident doctors.
- A complete investigation into the Kolkata incident.
- Fair compensation for the victim's family.
The 31-year-old doctor was found dead in a seminar room at R G Kar Medical College. Her body showed severe injuries. A hospital volunteer has been arrested for the crime. The case has been handed over to India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned the crime, calling for quick and strong punishment for those who commit violence against women.
Protests have spread to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Pune. In Kolkata, thousands marched in the streets, demanding justice. The tragedy has sparked a political blame game, with parties accusing each other of fueling the violence.
The IMA's strike aims to bring attention to these issues and push for real change in the protection of doctors and women across India.