In the wake of the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, 71 Padma Awardee doctors have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing deep concern and demanding swift action to ensure the safety and security of healthcare professionals. They urge the immediate implementation of a separate law for the protection of healthcare workers, citing a proposed bill that has been pending since 2019.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has uncovered serious flaws in security, infrastructure, and the investigation surrounding the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The NCW’s inquiry committee found inadequate security for on-call staff, poor facilities for female doctors and nurses, and potential tampering of evidence due to unexpected renovations at the crime scene.
The Calcutta High Court has severely criticized the West Bengal government for its failure to prevent mob violence at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court expressed disbelief at the lack of police intelligence regarding the gathering of 7,000 people and ordered authorities to submit detailed reports on the incident. The violence followed the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor, which sparked protests by junior doctors.
