A resident doctor at Mumbai’s Sion Hospital was allegedly assaulted by a patient and his relatives early Sunday morning. This incident comes amidst widespread outrage over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, which has led to nationwide protests and strikes by medical professionals. The IMA has announced a nationwide withdrawal of services by modern medicine doctors for 24 hours in response to the Kolkata incident.
The murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College has sparked widespread outrage. The victim’s family alleges harassment by the Kolkata police, while the CBI investigates the incident. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced a 24-hour strike in protest, with OPDs and elective surgeries suspended nationwide. The incident has raised concerns about safety and security for medical professionals.
