Mass Unrest Over Medics’ Safety: West Bengal Protests

Police in West Bengal arrested hundreds of protesters following the rape and murder of a medic. Demonstrations calling for better safety for women and stricter punishment for crimes have erupted across the state. The Indian Medical Association has called for a national strike of doctors.

In West Bengal, police detained hundreds of protesters on Friday, who were outraged over the recent rape and murder of a medic. The incident has led to widespread demonstrations, disrupting public transport and causing significant unrest.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other political entities joined the protests in Kolkata, where the 31-year-old victim was found dead in a medical college. The victim was reportedly attacked after a long work shift.

The Indian Medical Association has called for a nationwide strike, urging doctors to cease all services except for emergency cases. The tragic event has reignited calls for stricter laws to protect women and harsher penalties for perpetrators.

(With inputs from agencies.)