Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:27am on 17 Aug 2024,Saturday India
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has started a 24-hour nationwide strike from 6 am today to protest the rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The strike, set to last until 6 am on Sunday, includes the suspension of non-emergency services such as routine OPDs and elective surgeries, though essential services and emergency care will remain operational. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has released a preliminary report criticizing inadequate security, poor facilities, and a lack of protection around the incident. The IMA is calling for justice for the victim and for accountability regarding the vandalism at the hospital.
