A brutal crime against a trainee doctor in Kolkata has sparked nationwide outrage, prompting doctors to go on strike on Tuesday. The strike disrupted OPD services at many hospitals, including Delhi’s AIIMS. On Wednesday, AIIMS and the Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) confirmed that the strike would continue until a central law is enacted to protect medical personnel from violence.
Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Shekhar Roy announced his support for the strike, stating he will join the protesting doctors today. Roy expressed solidarity with the medical community, emphasizing the need to address the cruelty against women and protect families like his own.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has commenced its investigation into the case, following an order from the Calcutta High Court. The CBI has dispatched a special medical and forensic team from Delhi to the CGO complex in Kolkata to assist with the investigation.