Kolkata Doctors' Strike Continues Amid Security Concerns After Rape-Murder

Junior doctors demand concrete security measures and accountability from the West Bengal government following the brutal incident at RG Kar Medical College.

Junior doctors in Kolkata are on a 'cease work' protest demanding enhanced security and accountability after the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College.
The Supreme Court has criticized the West Bengal government for using contractual staff for hospital security and insists on deploying regular police officers.
The state government has removed several top officials, including the Police Commissioner and senior health officials, but doctors continue their strike until all demands are met.
Protesters are calling for the resignation of the state Health Secretary and the establishment of a task force to improve hospital security and healthcare services.
The CBI investigation revealed lapses in the initial handling of the case by local police, including delays in seizing evidence and filing the FIR.