Thiruvananthapuram: Medical services across Kerala will face disruptions on Friday as doctors observe a Black Day to demand justice for the rape and brutal murder of a postgraduate student from RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata.
The All India Federation of Government Doctors’ Associations (AIFGDA) is leading the nationwide protest, with the Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA) participating in the state. They are advocating for strong and fair follow-up action in the case.
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In addition to the protest, the Kerala Medical Postgraduate Association (KMPGA) will boycott outpatient and ward duties for the day, although emergency services will function as usual.
The KGMOA will also campaign from August 18 to 31 to enhance workplace safety and prevent similar incidents in the future.
The tragic incident occurred on August 9, when a postgraduate trainee doctor was found dead in a seminar hall at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The victim’s family has alleged that she was raped and murdered, triggering widespread outrage and protests within the medical community.
One suspect has been arrested, but there are allegations of additional involvement. The Calcutta High Court has transferred the case from the Kolkata police to the CBI.
On Thursday morning, nurses protested vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where unidentified individuals had ransacked a section of the facility. Kolkata Police have confirmed that the crime scene remains intact, addressing concerns that evidence might have been tampered with.
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