Mass Resignation of Doctors in Kolkata Amid Protests Over Rape-Murder Case

Senior and junior doctors in West Bengal are protesting the handling of a brutal rape and murder case, prompting mass resignations and hunger strikes.

Over 200 senior doctors across West Bengal have resigned in solidarity with junior doctors protesting the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College.
Seven junior doctors have been on an indefinite hunger strike since October 5, demanding justice and improved hospital security and infrastructure.
Doctors from across India, including Delhi, Jodhpur, and Bhopal, have shown solidarity with the protestors, warning of potential nationwide protests if demands are not met.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet naming a single accused in the case, leading to dissatisfaction among the protestors.
Despite mass resignations, healthcare services at RG Kar Medical College remain unaffected as doctors continue to treat patients while pressuring the state government for action.