Junior Doctors' Hunger Strike: A Cry for Justice and Safety

Junior doctors in West Bengal are engaged in a hunger strike demanding justice for a rape-murder victim and improved workplace safety. The strike, ongoing for days, seeks accountability from the state government. Their demands include better security, administrative changes, and justice for their deceased colleague.

Junior doctors in West Bengal have continued their 'fast-unto-death' protest for the fifth day, demanding justice for a colleague who was a victim of rape and murder, as well as enhanced workplace safety measures.

Doctors, including Snigdha Hazra and Arnab Mukhopadhyay, are spearheading this protest, joined by several others across different medical colleges. They are determined to sustain the hunger strike until their demands, which include increased police protection and systemic healthcare reforms, are met.

The junior doctors are actively distributing leaflets and holding awareness activities, while senior doctors have rallied in support, urging the government to respond swiftly and address the pressing issues raised. The focus remains on securing justice and ensuring a safe working environment for healthcare workers.

(With inputs from agencies.)