Medical Strike in Rajasthan: Doctors Protest Against Kolkata Incident

Health services in Rajasthan were disrupted due to the Indian Medical Association's call for a one-day strike, protesting the rape and murder of a resident doctor in West Bengal. Doctors boycotted OPD services statewide while emergency services remained operational, demanding justice and action against the perpetrators.

Health services across Rajasthan faced disruption on Saturday following the Indian Medical Association's (IMA) call for a one-day strike. The protest was in response to the rape and murder of a resident doctor in West Bengal.

Medical practitioners boycotted Outpatient Department (OPD) services in government hospitals, although emergency services continued. According to IMA Jaipur, the strike saw doctors across Rajasthan, including Jaipur, cease work in solidarity.

In Chittorgarh and Barmer, medical services were completely halted, with doctors demanding the dismissal of the West Bengal government. They criticized the lack of decisive action against those responsible for the crime. In Jalore, a 24-hour strike commenced from 6 am on Saturday, while emergency services were maintained.

(With inputs from agencies.)