Maharashtra Doctors' Indefinite Strike Over Kolkata Trainee's Tragedy Disrupts Services

Maharashtra resident doctors' indefinite strike over the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee at a Kolkata hospital enters its fifth day, affecting healthcare services. Private practitioners join the protest, causing disruptions in outpatient departments and planned surgeries, while emergency services remain operational.

The indefinite strike by Maharashtra's resident doctors, sparked by the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee at a Kolkata hospital, has reached its fifth day, significantly impacting healthcare services across the state.

Elective services, including outpatient departments and scheduled surgeries, have been halted as private medical practitioners join the protest. Emergency services, however, are being attended to.

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) announced a 24-hour nationwide cessation of non-emergency services to demonstrate against the incident and ensuing vandalism at the hospital, with the Central-MARD demanding enhanced security measures and an impartial investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)