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Following a tragic incident in Kolkata where a doctor was raped and murdered, the Indian Health Ministry has mandated heightened security measures for doctors and healthcare workers across the country. The Supreme Court ordered these measures after the crime sparked widespread outrage among medical professionals. The ministry has outlined specific security protocols, including security audits, CCTV surveillance, and designated security personnel, to be implemented in hospitals. Additionally, the ministry is emphasizing the need for training and support services for medical staff to deal with stressful and emotionally challenging situations.

The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file a status report on the ongoing investigation into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The case has sparked nationwide protests and prompted the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognizance, forming a National Task Force to recommend guidelines for ensuring the safety of medical professionals. The court has also directed the deployment of CISF security at the hospital where the incident occurred.

The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the brutal murder of a young doctor in Kolkata, expressing deep concern over the lack of safety for medical professionals. The court criticized the West Bengal government and the hospital administration for procedural lapses and delays in filing the FIR, emphasizing the need for a national protocol to ensure the safety of doctors. A 10-member national task force has been formed to develop this protocol.