Kolkata Doctor Rape and Murder: Doctors in Meghalaya Demand Exemplary Punishment for Culprits
First Published: 17th August, 2024 16:36 IST
Protests were held at Woodland Hospital, Nazarath Hospital, Bethany Hospital, and Supercare Hospital in Shillong, NEIGRIHMS and other places.
In response to the harrowing rape and murder of the 31-year-old female doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata, doctors across Meghalaya also joined the nationwide protest demanding justice for the victim.
The doctors staged protests in various locations in the state today wearing black badges and carrying banners and placards emblazoned with notes such as ” Stop Violence”, “No Mercy to Rapist”, “No more shielding of rape”, “We want justice” etc.
They staged protests at Woodland Hospital, Nazarath Hospital, Bethany Hospital, and Supercare Hospital in Shillong, NEIGRIHMS and other places demanding exemplary punishment for the culprits and calling for a central law to ensure the safety of medical professionals.
The protesting doctors voiced that their action was not only in response to the horrific rape and murder case in Kolkata but also a reflection of the general lack of security experienced by individuals across various sectors.
Meanwhile, the protest brought out-patient and non-essential services to a near halt across hospitals in Shillong and throughout Meghalaya, starting at 6 AM this morning.
The nationwide protests are being held today after the body of the post-graduate trainee was found on August 9, 2024.
The incident has sparked outrage across the medical community and nationwide protests are underway.
Doctors across the country have refused to return to work, except for emergency procedures.
Amid the growing nationwide outrage, the Calcutta High Court handed over the case to the CBI to investigate.
So far, Kolkata Police have arrested 25 people in connection with the heinous crime.
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