Nationwide Protests Erupt Over Doctor’s Tragic Death, Demand Justice and Safety Measures

Resident doctors across India staged protests demanding justice after a trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College. Demonstrations took place in Delhi, Siliguri, and Mumbai, urging the government for safety audits in workplaces. The Supreme Court will address the case on August 20.

Resident doctors from Northern Railway Central Hospital staged a protest outside Nirman Bhawan in Delhi on Monday, demanding justice for a trainee doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. The protesters chanted slogans and displayed banners seeking accountability for the crime.

Doctors from Maulana Azad Medical College also joined the protest at Nirman Bhawan. In North Bengal, a torchlight rally named 'Loud and Clear' was held in Siliguri to condemn the incident. Organized by a women's voluntary group, the 'Mashal Juloos' protest emphasized the need for justice and safety for women.

In Mumbai, doctors staged a protest at Azad Maidan, urging the government to ensure that every organization has a safety audit. 'We request the government to ensure that every organization has a safety audit. What is the point of our independence if we are not safe? Doctors always first think of the patients and not their safety. The workplace must be secure for us,' said Dr. Prerna Gomes from Jaslok Hospital.

On August 9, a postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered while on duty at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, sparking nationwide strikes and protests by the medical community. The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, will hear the case on August 20. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)