Kolkata physician rape-murder case: Delhi resident medical doctors to halt elective companies indefinitely | Delhi Information

NEW DELHI: Resident medical doctors at main govt hospitals throughout Delhi are set to indefinitely halt all elective companies beginning Monday to protest the brutal rape and homicide of a resident physician in Kolkata. They’re demanding instant motion within the case and measures to make sure safety for all healthcare staff.
President of the Federation of Resident Docs Affiliation (FORDA), Dr Aviral Mathur stated security of medical doctors should be prioritised to permit them to proceed their essential work with out worry.“We are able to not stand by whereas our security is compromised. The latest horrific rape and homicide of a fellow physician on hospital premises is the ultimate straw,” he stated. “We’re initiating an indefinite strike, in coordination with different physician associations of the nationwide capital, from Monday to demand instant motion and safety for all healthcare staff. Our capability to look after sufferers hinges on our personal security being ensured,” he added.
Dr Bharani Kumar, president of the resident medical doctors’ associations (RDA) at Delhi’s Vardhaman Mahavir Medical School and Safdarjung Hospital, stated they’ve determined to close down elective companies, together with OPD, elective surgical procedures and ward duties beginning Monday. “We’re deeply grieved by this heinous crime and demand a right away, clear investigation with extreme punishment for these accountable,” he stated. “The government should swiftly implement the ‘Central Safety Act for Docs’ and improve safety measures throughout hospitals nationwide, together with set up of CCTV cameras in high-risk areas. Right this moment it occurred in Bengal, tomorrow it might be Delhi, or every other a part of the nation,” he added.
RDAs of Maulana Azad Medical School, RML Hospital, Woman Hardinge Medical School, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital and GTB Hospital have additionally introduced the suspension of elective companies.
The physique of the 32-year-old lady was discovered on Thursday evening within the seminar corridor of RG Kar Medical School & Hospital. Kolkata Police on Saturday arrested the accused below Sections 64 (rape) and 103 (homicide) of the BNS and produced him earlier than Sealdah court docket, which remanded him in police custody until Aug 23.
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya RDA president Dr Vipin Ok Madhogarhia stated in an announcement, “We prolong our full assist within the pursuit of justice for our fellow physician within the face of this heinous crime. Collectively, we stand united on this hour of want… As a mark of solidarity with our colleagues at RG Kar, we announce a nationwide suspension of elective companies in hospitals beginning August 12. This choice is just not made frivolously however is important to make sure that our voices are heard and that the calls for for justice and security are addressed with out additional delay.”
On Saturday, a number of resident medical doctors’ associations held a candlelight march, demanding a right away and thorough investigation in addition to a CBI inquiry into the incident.