In response to the horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a Kolkata hospital, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has initiated a 24-hour nationwide strike. The strike began at 6 am today and will continue until Sunday, during which all non-emergency medical services across the country will be suspended. However, emergency services will remain fully operational.
The strike follows widespread protests led by students in various cities across India, expressing their outrage over the incident. The IMA, which is the largest organization of doctors in India, has organized the strike as a mark of solidarity and to demand swift justice for the victim.
The key demands of the IMA include immediate action against those responsible for the heinous crime and enhanced security measures for medical professionals across the country.
This strike reflects the medical community’s collective grief and anger, as they call for stronger protections for their colleagues in the wake of this tragic event.
