Indian Doctors Continue Nationwide Protests, Demand Justice for Kolkata Dr Rape and Murder

Indian junior doctors continue protests over the rape and murder of a colleague in Kolkata. They demand safer workplaces and quick justice across India.

Indian junior doctors are refusing to stop their protests, causing disruptions in hospitals nationwide. The Indian junior doctors' protest demands safer workplaces and a fast investigation after the tragic death of a fellow doctor. On August 9, a 31-year-old trainee doctor was raped and murdered at a hospital in Kolkata, sparking anger and protests across the country.

This Kolkata doctor rape case has highlighted ongoing problems with violence against women in India. Even with tougher laws introduced after the 2012 Delhi gang rape, many women still face danger every day. In this case, a police volunteer has been arrested and charged, but Indian junior doctors remain unhappy with the response.

Across India, doctors have taken to the streets, refusing to treat non-emergency patients. Their message is clear: healthcare workplace safety in India must come first. Dr. Aniket Mahata, a spokesperson for the protesting doctors at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, said they will continue the strike until their demands are met.

In support of the protests, thousands of people, including fans of West Bengal’s two biggest soccer clubs, marched through Kolkata with chants of “We want justice.” The protests have also spread to neighboring states like Odisha, New Delhi, and Gujarat, where doctors say they will keep going until justice is served.

The government has asked doctors to return to work, promising to set up a committee to look into workplace safety for doctors. But the protests continue, shining a light on the bigger issue of women’s safety in India. Gita Gopinath of the International Monetary Fund said that safety at work is key to getting more women into the workforce.

The fight for justice and safer conditions continues as doctors and supporters demand change in the healthcare system and for the protection of women across India.