Medical Professionals Rally for Justice in Telangana
Doctors in Telangana, alongside private practitioners, participated in a nationwide protest organized by the Indian Medical Association. The protest was in response to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Services were disrupted, and demonstrations were held, demanding justice and better protection for healthcare workers.
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Doctors, including private practitioners, converged in Telangana on Saturday as part of a nationwide protest led by the Indian Medical Association. The demonstration was a response to the horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Hospitals halted outpatient services and elective surgeries in solidarity.
Protest activities included rallies and demonstrations across various locations, condemning the shocking crime. Participants raised slogans such as 'We want justice' and 'No safety, no duty,' pressing for justice and the implementation of a 'Central Protection Act' for healthcare personnel.
In Hyderabad, over 2,000 doctors gathered at Dharna Chowk near Indira Park, backed by women's organizations and various associations. The Indian Medical Association enforced a 24-hour nationwide withdrawal of non-emergency services effective from 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM Sunday.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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