Doctors End Hunger Strike after Assurances from West Bengal's Chief Minister

Junior doctors in Kolkata ended a 17-day hunger strike demanding justice for a raped and murdered colleague. They met with state authorities for improved hospital security and conditions. Despite Indian legal reforms, activists argue women remain vulnerable to violence.

Junior doctors in Kolkata have ended their 17-day hunger strike, which was initiated to seek justice following the rape and murder of a fellow doctor, after receiving assurances from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

The protesters met with the chief minister in efforts to address demands for enhanced security and better working conditions in government hospitals, alongside seeking justice for the victim whose death prompted nationwide protests earlier this year.

The ongoing scrutiny over sex crimes in the state highlighted deficiencies in hospital safety, prompting calls for reform, while critics argue that despite previous legislative measures, women's safety continues to be at risk.

(With inputs from agencies.)