The horrific death of a female doctor at a prestigious medical school has shocked Kolkata’s medical community. In response to this tragedy, the nationwide doctor’s strike has led to the suspension of non-essential medical services.
The terrible occurrence in Kolkata has shocked the medical community
An incident at the RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata rocked the entire nation. A 32-year-old junior female doctor met a brutal end. Everyone was shocked to discover her body in the college’s seminar hall. The postmortem report also revealed that the doctor had suffered a sexual assault. The medical community was incensed as a result of this revelation, which quickly went around the nation like wildfire.
Doctors strike: Nationwide strike announced
In response to this tragedy, medical professionals from several major cities throughout the nation, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bangalore, launched an indefinite doctors strike. Around 3.5 lakh doctors are participating in this strike, according to Dr. Rajesh Kumar, President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). “We will not return to work until we severely punish the culprits and ensure our safety,” he continued.
Both the police action and the investigation are moving forward
After taking swift action, Kolkata Police detained community volunteer Sanjay Rai, 28, on August 17. “We have collected significant evidence from the crime scene and collected DNA samples from the suspects,” stated Police Commissioner Vineet Goel during a press briefing. We are undertaking the investigation in a transparent manner, and we will soon find a solution.”
Despite this, doctors assert that they are postponing the probe. The general secretary of the IMA, Dr. Anupam Verma, stated, “We feel the police are not taking the matter seriously.” We want to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into the matter.
The impact on both patient distress and healthcare services is significant
The physicians’ strike impacts a significant number of people. Both public and private hospitals across the country have shut down out-of-competition procedures and outpatient department services. Statistics estimates that the doctors’ strike has affected almost 50 lakh people over the last three days. The emergency services are still in operation.
This episode has raised new concerns about doctors’ safety. The medical community is pressuring the government to strengthen hospital security and pass laws safeguarding physicians. Future developments and the approval of the doctors’ requests will be intriguing to observe.
