Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:40am on 17 Aug 2024,Saturday India
India's doctors have begun a 24-hour national strike to protest the rape and murder of a female doctor in Kolkata. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has suspended non-essential hospital services, while emergency and casualty services remain operational. The strike, observed across the country, demands justice and improved safety for women. The IMA has condemned the killing as a "barbaric crime" and seeks public support. Government hospitals have also halted elective procedures indefinitely. The strike started on Saturday, with doctors rallying for justice and better protection for women. Essential services remain unaffected.
