National Desk
7 October
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
In the case of the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, junior doctors have taken a strong stand, demanding justice and workplace safety for women doctors. The protest includes a hunger strike in the Dharmatala area, which has been ongoing since Saturday night.
The junior doctors began the hunger strike after the state government failed to meet their demands within a 24-hour deadline that ended at 8:30 pm on Saturday. They are seeking justice for their deceased colleague and better safety measures for women in the medical profession.
Several senior doctors, who have shown solidarity by attending the sit-in since Saturday night, are now planning to join the hunger strike alongside their junior colleagues. The ongoing protest reflects the deep concern among healthcare workers regarding the safety and protection of medical staff, particularly women, within hospital environments.
The demands for justice and improved safety have yet to be addressed by the authorities, but the hunger strike demonstrates the determination of the medical community to stand up against injustice and advocate for a safer, more secure workplace for all.